3 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup rum
Combine crushed vanilla wafers, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, cocoa and nuts. Blend in corn syrup and rum. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container several days to develop flavor. Roll again in confectioners' sugar before serving.
Note: Reviewers, please help us out and note the yield! Thanks!
Scrubbie in Kitchener Ontario Dec 12, 2008
Would make this again.
Made these morsels tonight and they are great. Omitted the nuts. Rum is strong - and deeeelish!!!!
A cookie baker Dec 8, 2008
Would make this again.
Made about 4 dozen.
Julie in Portugal Dec 7, 2008
Would make this again.
Smashing recipe..I used pearl suger to roll the balls with instead, It made around 30.
Smashing
108 Mile treat lady, BC Dec 6, 2008
Would not make this again.
Don't waste your valuable time and ingredients on this one. Turned out too dry, too nutty, and the rum flavour was way overpowering, even though I halved the amount called for. Would be embarassed to serve this to anyone.
A cookie baker Dec 6, 2008
Would make this again.
Not a great rumball recipe. Too dry and the rum flavour is overpowering. Would definately not make this again. Don't waste your time and valuable ingredients!
Katie in North Carolina Dec 6, 2008
Would make this again.
I doubled this recipe and they came out perfect. I used bourbon with half and Grand Marnier with the other. I ended up with about 60-65 per batch. Will definitely make again!
Caryn in Chicago Nov 22, 2008
Would make this again.
I loved them
Nov 22, 2008
Would make this again.
I used Meyer's dark rum and rolled them in cocoa powder instead of powdered sugar.
Nov 17, 2008
Would make this again.
Substituted the vanilla wafers for graham crackers and it was delightful! Will make again
Sarge in Massachusetts Nov 12, 2008
Would make this again.
This recipe is absolutely Fantastic. I have been making Rum Balls, for the Holidays, for Over 30 Years. Depending upon the size you make, you can make anywhere from 48 to 96 of the Rum Balls. I usually average about 78. I have actually used Rum Extract, in case any of the "Youngsters" decided to taste these wonderful "candies". I have also used 80 Proof Rum, 100 Proof Rum, and ONLY For the Adults, 151 Proof!
I roll the Rum Balls in different colored Confectioners Sugar, or even Colored Coconut, so I know who is taste testing which Rum Ball. Looking forward to making these this year. I usually make them 2 weeks before Christmas, so that any Company coming over during Christmas week, can enjoy them!
