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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 dozen 212g Recipe makes 2 dozen) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers |
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| Calories 879 | ||
| Calories from Fat 358 | (40%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 39.8g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 22.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 14mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 226mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.1g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 24% | |
| Sugars 81.5g | ||
| Protein 6.0g | 11% | |
Christmas Rum Balls(Or Bourbon Balls)
By: Bergy
Oct 25, 2001
These balls are so quick and easy to make. They make a nice addition to the baked goodies that you give as gifts. Make these about a week before you want to serve them as they mellow and the sharp strong alcohol taste blends in more with the other ingredients. Store in a tin with a tight lid. This year I couldn't find the Vanilla wafers so I used chocolate and I like them even more. To form the balls I use two teaspoons as the dough is quite moist. I store them in the freezer - they don't go hard and they are so good ice cold
2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed (a 250g box of Christies vanilla wafers equals 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 1/4 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 cup spiced rum (the rum is called Spiced Rum) or bourbon
- 2 tablespoons white corn syrup (one brand is Karo)
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, broken
Directions
1
Sift the cocoa with 1 cup sugar.2
Stir in the spiced rum mixed with the syrup.3
Add crushed vanilla wafers and nuts.4
Mix thoroughly.5
Shape mixture into walnut sizes balls and dredge with remaining sugar or leave them plain.6
Store in a tin.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Nikoma
On Oct 3, 2008
These are OUTSTANDING! I LOVE them! Spent the day making test batches of some new cookies. Tried these last and they were like a dream. So quick and easy. 10 minutes, done! And they were the best of the day in my opinion. I used seagrams whiskey since that's what was laying around. They have a nice little kick to them, but they're still chocolatey and fudgey. I will definately be making these every Yule from now on! Try these! Thanks so much Bergy! ^.^ You made my day!
From: nikbern525
On Feb 11, 2008
Made these around Christmas, and let set for two weeks, ok, let most of them set. lol The neighbor and I both enjoyed these. Instead of rum, I used Amaretto. Delicious!
From: Lennie
On Nov 20, 2001
Fantastic! Not only are these both fast and easy to make, but the taste is terrific. Two comments: 1) I used a one-inch scoop and my yield was 40 rum balls; and 2) I'd recommend chilling the mixture for 15-30 mins before forming balls as it makes the process easier. Bergy, I'll be making these EVERY Xmas.
From: Lillie Boyd
On Jun 29, 2003
GREAT! I used the cocoa liquer instead, had to make 3 batches for everyone. Easy, Easy. Thanks for posting this.
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