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

When it comes to holiday treats, few things evoke the spirit of the season quite like rum balls. These delectable little bites pack a flavorful punch, combining the rich sweetness of chocolate with the warming kick of rum. Whether you're bringing them to a festive gathering or enjoying them at home with a warm cup of cocoa, rum balls are the perfect indulgence for the holiday season.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup dark rum (such as Meyer's)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen rum balls

  • Place vanilla cookies in a food processor and process into fine crumbs.
  • Heat chocolate chips and corn syrup together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in cookie crumbs; dough will be sticky.
  • Place saucepan in the refrigerator until dough is firm and easy to roll, about 15 minutes. Cover 2 plates with waxed paper; dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared plates. Dust rum balls with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove rum balls from refrigerator and transfer to a resealable bag, including the extra confectioners' sugar. Seal the bag and shake to coat the rum balls completely with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg