How to Make Rum Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and boozy dessert to serve at your next gathering, rum balls are the perfect choice. These little treats are a classic confection that pack a punch with their rich, moist texture and intense rum flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, rum balls are a simple and fun recipe to make.

Originating in the Caribbean, rum balls are a popular sweet treat that are typically made with a combination of crushed cookies, nuts, cocoa, and of course...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 days
  • Total Time: 2 days 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine vanilla wafers, nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.
  • Mix in rum and corn syrup until well combined.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
  • Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 80mg