These chocolate rum balls are an impressive dessert for the holidays. They are wonderful for parties and make perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
- 1 ½ cups chopped nuts
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ½ cup light rum
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/8 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Combine vanilla wafer, nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.
Step 3
Mix in rum and corn syrup until well combined.
Step 4
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Step 5
Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tips
A 1/2 cup of orange juice plus 1 teaspoon of freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for the rum.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 158 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Sodium46mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium80mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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