PrintHoliday Rum Balls: Indulge in Boozy, Delicious Flavor!
Delicious and boozy holiday treats made with rum, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 rum balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped nuts.
- Add dark rum and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the rum balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your holiday treat!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rum with a flavored syrup.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rum ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg