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Cocoa Rum Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie  PHOTO BY: mbet85 

"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."
Cocoa Rum Balls Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 122 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  2 Days 30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup light rum
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/8 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by CMTORIE 
I get such RAVE reviews when I make these. The only changes I make is that I use Malibu Rum... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by DORI M 
These are awesome!! I made them last year and they were a hit! I use Bacardi Vanilla flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by ginevra 
These were the hit of every party I took them to! - so delicious! Only thing I do different is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by RAE-CLAWS 
If I had to sum up this recipe in one word, it would have to be yumyumyummy!! These cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by Alvor 
These rum balls are awesome. I have tried many recipes that are often mucky and a pain to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Michael 
This is a winner! Thank you Leslie! Have made several times for various get togethers and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by WJBUCEY 
I took these to a cookie exchange party and won most outstanding. I used almonds for the nuts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by J. Mtz. 
These have become a regular treat for our family at Christmas. I use a food processor for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2006 by Marie C. 
I had 80 proof rum so I cut it with water for a 60% rum 40% water. I also made a batch with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Chris Miller 
Great with Light Rum, and for a twist, replace the rum with Starbucks Coffee Liqueur. Makes... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cocoa Rum Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 158

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 47mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 2.3g

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