Rum balls are a classic dessert that is perfect for those who love a bit of a boozy kick in their sweets. These bite-sized treats are made with chocolate, nuts, and of course, rum. They are easy to make, and they are always a hit at parties and gatherings. Here is a recipe for rum balls that you can try at home.
— Ingredients Needed :
▢11 ounces vanilla wafer cookies 312 grams (1 box)
▢¾ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut 85 grams, divided
▢2 cups pecans 250 grams
▢½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
▢¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
▢¼ cup coconut rum 57 grams
▢2 tablespoons maple syrup 39 grams
— How to make this delicious Rum Balls :
Step1:
Pulse the cookies in a food processor until the mixture reaches the consistency of coarse crumbs. Reserve ½ cup of cookie crumbs and set aside, leaving the rest in the food processor.
11 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
Step 2:
Add ¼ cup coconut and the pecans to the food processor and continue holding until the entire mixture is crushed to crumbs.
¾ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut,2 cups pecans
Step 3:
Add in sugar, cocoa powder, rum, and maple syrup and pulse until the mixture comes together into a dough.
½ cup powdered sugar,¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder,¼ cup coconut rum,2 tablespoons maple syrup
Step 4:
If the mixture seems dry, add in a bit of water 1 tablespoon at a time. If the mixture seems too wet and/or sticky, add in additional cookie crumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
Step 5:
Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Roll the balls in the extra coconut and cookie crumbs.
— Recipe Notes:
If you don’t have chocolate wafers, you can use chocolate graham crackers instead.
You can use any type of nuts you like, but walnuts and pecans work best.
If the mixture is too dry, add more corn syrup. If it’s too wet, add more confectioners’ sugar.
You can also add additional spices to the mixture, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to give it more flavor.
— Nutrition Information:
This recipe makes about 24 rum balls. The nutrition information for one rum ball is:
Calories: 104
Total Fat: 5.7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbohydrates: 11.4g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
Sugars: 9.4g
Protein: 1.3g
Rum balls are a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make, and they are sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try.
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