Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

THESE ARE AWESOME!! Made them for the first time late last night for a cookie exchange. I used bacardi rum and also chopped up the candied cherries and added them to the mix (used a few more than 24) Ohterwise, I kept the recipe the same. Technically, the balls aren't going to be put out till xmas eve, but couldn't resist trying a "few" at my friend's house today. YUM YUM:) I bet these would be good rolled in cocunut too, or add it in the mix perhaps?? This recipe is so good and easy that it makes it very easy to adapt to individual preferences- but seriously, if you make "as is" you will NOT be disappointed:):)

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Terra

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2011

Very yummy!! Like some of the other reviewers, I chopped up the cherries and put in the main mix instead of just in the center. This will become a holiday regular of mine.

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countryjewelsc

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2011

Made this for Christmas, and it was great! Everybody loved them.

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Brittany

Home Town: Rawlins, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009

These were great...went very fast!

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cheermom11

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

I had trouble at first rolling into balls. The mixture was too gooey. I added about 1/8 cup of confectioners sugar too the mix and that helped alot. I also took hints from several reviews. I soaked my cherries in Captain Morgan Rum. I used the rum from the cherries in the recipe and I chopped my cherries pretty fine and just mixed it all together. The mixture got easier to roll the cooler it got. I ended up just rolling the balls in sugar first then making the balls and then rolling in sugar again...not really to much extra work. My goodness, but these are the BEST I have ever made. This recipe is definately going into my Christmas candy recipe box! The would also be wonderfuls at weddings, bridal showers, etc...FANTASTIC. For the lady that said these were too strong...try a "virgin" variety and simply leave out the rum, or try them with rum flavoring from the grocery stroe and just don't add as much.I think they would be just as yummy! GREAT RECIPE!!!! :)

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Twylah

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007

I made these and successfully set them aside for a full week. Just amazing; I can't say enough about the final outcome. The texture and medley of flavors is incredible. A new holiday tradition for sure!

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Sweet Dolly

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Warrenville, Illinois, USA

Living In: Lockport, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

My mother used to make these for Christmas. Never with the cherries. What a nice addition. I will make these every holiday.

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gastlygoul

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Avoca, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2007

Great recipe!! I only changed one thing. I soaked the cherries in bourbon for a few days, before making these. OMG...loaded cherries! Great variation on an old classic! Thanks!

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KATHY

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2007

I made these before but really modified the recipe. This time I made these 'as is' and really enjoyed them. Thanks

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rosichops

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2005

I used Captain Morgan Rum and maraschino cherries(chopped up and added to batter). These were so good, I don't know if they can sit for a week!! Great recipe, I love it.

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