Rum Balls

These rum balls are easy to make with wafer cookies, cocoa, rum, and nuts for bite-size chocolaty holiday treats, perfect for gift-giving to grownups!

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

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
• 0.5 cup light rum
• 1.5 cups chopped nuts
• 0.25 cup cocoa
• 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar
• 0.125 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Mix in rum and corn syrup until well combined.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Step 5

Combine vanilla wafers, nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.