Rum Balls
36 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 70 Nilla Wafers)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus more for decorating)
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 6 tablespoons rum (spiced or not)
Method
- Crush the vanilla wafer cookies using a food processor or blender until they are turned into fine crumbs. Measure out 3 cups.
- Add the cookie crumbs to a mixing bowl along with the powdered sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, chopped walnuts, and rum.
- Mix with a spoon or spatula until the mixture is well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then use your hands to roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Dip the rum balls in additional powdered sugar to coat.
- Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days to let the flavors develop fully.