Description
Rum Balls are sweet, a bit boozy, and a delicious Christmastime treat. They are so easy to make and don’t need any baking! Just a few minutes of active work makes this delicious and tasty Holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Ounce container of Vanilla Wafers, finely crushed
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons dark molasses
- ¼ cup dark rum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted, but not hot
- 1 cup powdered sugar + ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa for rolling
Instructions
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In food processor, process wafers to a fine crumble
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Combine all ingredients MINUS ½ cup powdered sugar and cocoa.
- Set aside in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
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Once time has passed, roll into about 12 even small balls. They should approximately be about 1 1/2 ounces.
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In small dish mix ½ cup powdered sugar and cocoa
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Roll each of the balls in the sugar/cocoa mixture and set in container
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Place in a container and cover. Allow resting for at 8 hours before serving. I prefer this rest in the refrigerator, but can be left out.
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Serve
Notes
- Store your rum ball batter in the fridge for at least one hour before forming. Your balls will form better.
- If you don’t like nuts, don’t use them!
- Consider using different powders for the coating.
- These do not need to be stored in the refrigerator, but I prefer them refrigerated.