Cocoa Rum Balls

This delicious smooth confection is an impressive dessert for the holidays. These are wonderful for parties, and perfect for holiday gifts to your loved ones. A half cup of orange juice plus one teaspoon of freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for the rum in this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ½ cup light rum
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
• ¼ cup cocoa
• ⅛ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 ½ cups chopped nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Mix in rum and corn syrup. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar.

Step 2

Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.