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Chocolate Rum Balls

A tasty, boozy little treat made with rum and cocoa.
Prep Time10 minutes
rolling/coating20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday favorite, make ahead, No bake, quick and easy
Yield: 50 balls
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 11 oz. box vanilla wafers, (Nilla) finely crushed
  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • Additional powdered sugar, cocoa, nuts, coconut, or sprinkles for rolling in.

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar, cocoa, wafers, and walnuts until blended.
  • In small bowl, mix corn syrup and rum together; stir into wafer mixture.
  • Shape into 1" balls. (Refrigerate for 20 minutes if too sticky.) Roll in desired coating: powdered sugar, cocoa, nuts, coconut, or sprinkles, for example.
  • Store (or freeze) in airtight container. Best if made 1 - 2 days before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg