Rum Balls
Easy and impressive rum balls are perfect for the holidays! Vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and rum create a truffle-like consistency bursting with rich flavors. A simple bite-sized dessert that every party needs!
Servings: 30 balls
Ingredients
- 1 (11-ounce) box of vanilla wafers
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ cup spiced rum
- powdered sugar, for rolling
- cocoa powder, for rolling
Instructions
- Add the 1 (11-ounce) box of vanilla wafers to a food processor and pulse until you have crumbs.
- Add 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 pinch salt, and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. Pulse until combined.
- Add ½ cup spiced rum and mix until combined. The dough should come together if pinched and formed into a ball and should not fall apart.
- Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. To coat the balls, add powdered sugar, or cocoa powder, in a small sheet pan or pie dish. Add the balls and shake gently until completely coated.
- If desired, place the finished balls in mini cupcake liners. Store in an airtight container until you are ready to serve them.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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