Easy Rum Balls Recipe

Name: Easy Rum Balls Recipe
Total time: 2 days 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed; 1.5 cups chopped nuts; 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.25 cup cocoa; 0.5 cup light rum; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 0.125 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Discover the easiest rum ball recipe for impressive, truffle-like candies! These no-bake treats are ideal for holiday parties and make wonderful Christmas gifts for adults.

Total time2 days 30 mins
Prep time30 mins
Yield4 dozen candies, 24

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1.5 cups chopped nuts
0.75 cup confectioners' sugar
0.25 cup cocoa
0.5 cup light rum
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
0.13 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients to get started.
In a large bowl, combine the vanilla wafers, nuts, 3/4 cup of confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
Mix in the rum and corn syrup until everything is thoroughly combined.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in confectioners' sugar to coat completely.
Store the rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavor to develop fully. Before serving, roll them in confectioners' sugar once more.

Nutrition

Calories: 158 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 46 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g