Rum Balls
Imagine the delightful scent of cocoa and rum filling your kitchen as you prepare rum balls, a treat combining the crunchy texture of vanilla wafer crumbs with the sweetness of confectioners’ sugar, a hint of cocoa, and a kick of rum. This simple recipe is easy to customize with various spirits, nuts, or exotic flavorings, making it a perfect holiday tradition to explore and enjoy.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
No cooking required; 1 hour to chill.
Servings
This recipe makes 20 servings.
Ingredients
- Vanilla wafer cookies: 2 1/2 cups (250g)
- Cocoa powder: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Confectioners' sugar: 1 cup (120g), plus extra for coating
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans): 1 cup (120g)
- Rum: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Corn syrup: 1/4 cup (60ml)
Method
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs with 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and the cocoa powder.
- Mix in the chopped nuts.
- Gradually stir in the rum and corn syrup until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in additional confectioners' sugar to coat.
- Place the rum balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
This rum balls recipe is a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures, making it an ideal treat for the holidays or any special occasion. Easy to make and even easier to customize, these rum balls can become a unique and personal addition to your festive traditions.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg