Rum Balls

 

Rum balls are a delightful and easy-to-make treat, especially popular during the holiday season. Here's a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (I prefer pecans)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• Additional confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder for rolling

Instructions:

1. Crush Cookies:

   • Use a food processor or place cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the crushed cookies, chopped nuts, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix well.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:

   • Pour in the rum and corn syrup. Mix until the mixture comes together and forms a dough-like consistency.

4. Shape into Balls:

   • Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands. The size is up to you, but they are typically around 1 inch in diameter.

5. Coat in Sugar or Cocoa:

   • Roll the formed balls in additional confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder to coat them evenly. This not only adds a nice finish but also prevents them from sticking together.

6. Chill:

   • Place the rum balls on a baking sheet or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld, and the texture to set.

7. Serve:

   • Once chilled and firm, your rum balls are ready to be served. Enjoy them as a delightful treat or share them as a homemade gift.

Remember, the amount of rum can be adjusted to suit your taste, and you can also experiment with different types of nuts or cookies for a unique flavor. Enjoy your delicious homemade rum balls!