Cocoa Rum Balls

Name: Cocoa Rum Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2910 min
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

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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.

Recipe by Leslie

Updated on June 6, 2023

close up on a bowl of cocoa rum balls, rolled in confectioners' sugar.

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

2 days

Total Time:

2 days 30 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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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
⅛ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Combine vanilla wafer, nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.

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Mix in rum and corn syrup until well combined.

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Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.

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Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.

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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)

158	Calories
8g	Fat
19g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 46mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 80mg	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.