Rum Balls

Name: Rum Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup rum; Additional confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

With a punch of rum and a dip in confectioners' sugar, these nutty, chocolaty rum balls are a tasty treat for the holidays—or an adult-themed gathering any time of year.

Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup rum
Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa until blended. Add crushed wafers and walnuts; toss to combine. In another bowl, mix corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 ball: 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive punch. — Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa

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