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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 dozen 212g Recipe makes 2 dozen) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
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 102.2g		34%
	Dietary Fiber 6.2g	24%
	Sugars 81.5g
Protein 6.0g		12%
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Christmas Rum Balls(Or Bourbon Balls)

Recipe #13214 | 20 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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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 (change servings and units)

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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From: BettyCrocker1998

On Apr 8, 2009

I made these Rum Balls in December and heard nothing but rave reviews. I think I messed up and used 2 1/2 cups crushed wafers instead of 2 1/2 cups of wafers(then crushing them). Mine were not as sticky because of the extra wafers but they still turned out great. I recommend dipping the rum balls in chocolate, it makes them even more delicious!

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From: AmandaMcG

On Feb 1, 2009

I thought they were horrible because I don't really like rum, but I'm giving them 5 stars because everyone else loved them. I put them in my Christmas baskets and my family and friends are still begging me to make more. I made about 10 different desserts/candies for the Christmas baskets and this seemed to be everyone's favorite. Thanks for the recipe. I'll probably make them again because my mom won't stop asking for more and I still have half a bottle of rum left to use up. One piece of advice for people making these: They are VERY sticky because of the corn syrup, so I put a ziploc bags over my hands before rolling them into balls. (I'm sure gloves would have worked too, but I didnt have any). It worked really well because my hands didn't get sticky that way.

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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.

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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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