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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (19g) Recipe makes 24 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 3 cups vanilla wafers
Calories 30
Calories from Fat 0		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.1g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 1mg		0%
Potassium 7mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.6g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 5.4g
Protein 0.1g		0%
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Lu's Rum or Bourbon Balls

Recipe #150853 | 20 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: RuthlessWr
Jan 8, 2006

These are great make ahead rum balls. Quick and easy to make and taste better after they've aged a bit so making them ahead of time is a good idea. I make them a few weeks before Christmas and add them to my cookie plates.

SERVES 24 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons light Karo syrup (may require more)
1/4 cup rum or bourbon
1 cup nuts (optional)
powdered sugar, enough to coat

Directions

1
Sift cocoa and sugar together.
2
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, using enough Karo to make it workable.
3
Shape into balls an inch or so in diameter.
4
Roll in powedered sugar.
5
Store in a tin with wax paper between layers.

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From: NorthwestGal

On Dec 27, 2008

Yum Yum Yum! I chose this recipe for a Tag game, and what a good choice it was. In fact, I have already added this recipe to my annual Christmas baking file, because I know that I will want to make these every year. The recipe gives the option of adding either rum or bourbon, and I used rum (personal preference is all). But I bet they'd be just as wonderful with bourbon. The taste was spectacular, with a distinct chocolately fudge taste with a light hint of rum. Yum! The recipe stated it made 24, but I easily got 32 decent-sized rum balls out of the recipe. Thanks RuthelessWr, you've posted a winner! UPDATE - These are great for freezing. I made them on 9/2/08, immediately put them in the freezer, and took them out on Christmas day. They were just as chocolately and delectable as the day I made them.

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From: luvmyfurrbabies

On Dec 19, 2008

I lost the rum ball recipe that I had gotten from an ex co-worker of my husbands so I tried this one. It is wonderful! I made a batch to bring to my son's but I ended up eating too many and had to make more! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. It is a real keeper.

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From: Lainey6605

On Dec 15, 2008

I love these! This is the first time making rum balls and they are wonderful. Very simple and delicious. I can't wait to see how the flavor enhances in another week. Thanks for sharing!

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