Holiday Rum Balls #2

These Holiday Rum Balls are a classic no-bake treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the warm, spicy notes of rum. Made with vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, and unsweetened cocoa, they offer a delightful contrast of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrumbly yet firm. The addition of maraschino cherries adds subtle bursts of sweetness and color. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sophisticated gift, these truffles improve with age as the flavors meld together. They are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring no oven time, making them an ideal dessert for busy seasons. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1447.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These Holiday Rum Balls are a classic no-bake treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the warm, spicy notes of rum. Made with vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, and unsweetened cocoa, they offer a delightful contrast of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrumbly yet firm. The addition of maraschino cherries adds subtle bursts of sweetness and color. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sophisticated gift, these truffles improve with age as the flavors meld together. They are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring no oven time, making them an ideal dessert for busy seasons. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cup Vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/2 cup Confectioners sugar, divided
1 cup Finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup Light or dark rum (I split
1/3 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
1/3 cup Fine chopped Maraschino cherries

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup of the confectioners sugar, finely chopped pecans, unsweetened cocoa, and chopped maraschino cherries.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the rum and light corn syrup until well blended.
3
Pour the rum mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a fork or spatula until the mixture holds together when pressed. If too dry, add a tiny bit more rum; if too wet, add more crumbs.
4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Place the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the sugar until evenly coated.
6
Transfer the coated rum balls to a tightly covered container.
7
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1447.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.4g73%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 20.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 239.3g80%
Dietary Fiber 80.0g320%
Sugars 117.9g
Protein 33.7g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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