Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

A family favourite! Finding or making the right vanilla wafers/crumbs is a pain, but well worth it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

This is a WONDERFUL recipe!!! Everyone who tried it loved it! Although I was not allowed to eat them myself, since they contain alcohol, I still enjoyed making them. I made them for my mothers birthday. I didn't make any major changes, except using my favorite nuts.

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ArtyCook

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

When I saw this recipe I thought - maybe this is the way Mom use to make her rum balls. Unfortunately, it was not. These were okay, but I would not make them again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

I LOVE rum balls during the holidays, but a. I think real rum should be used, and b. my mom used graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers, and I LOVED them made that way. Just some ideas...

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and the finished product was a chalky taste and texture. Sorry but I won't be making this again.

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2009

Easy to make and get better with age! Double the recipe though - one batch is not enough!

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bagua-one

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2009

I did not care for these.

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Traci

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

AWESOME!! To mix it up, try malibu rum. Gives it a little coconut taste. YUMMY!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2009

These are so good! I thought they tasted better in week 2 than week 1. I did use 1 Tablespoon of real rum instead of rum extract. A new tradition for my holiday treats.

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Lucky Noodles

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

These were easy to make and oh-so yummy. Keep your hands slightly moist when you roll the dough into balls and you won't have any problem with stickiness.

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92DORE

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008

I didn't care for the taste or texture of these but some people in my office liked them. I felt they were too doughy.

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Tracy

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008

I used coconut flavored rum and they taste like an almond joy candy bar.

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2008

Great recipe, very easy. I used real rum for the water and the "rum extract". They are awesome!

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

I usually make a different rum ball recipe for Christmas that calls for walnuts, but I ran out so I looked for one with pecans. As it turns out, I like them better this way! This is now going to be the recipe I make for my cookie trays. I always use Malibu rum for rum balls. It just goes with the chocolate perfectly and it's not overpowering at all. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

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Marne

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008

I used 1/4 cup Malibu (coconut rum) and added enough water to make 1/3 of a cup. I also used 5T of corn syrup. They haven't sat for a week yet, but they are still great! I can't wait to eat the rest a week from now!

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Annette

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

I've never had rumballs before but knew I loved rum. These were so easy to make - I was surprised. I did use real Bacardi rum to make it and the food processor which made it super easy. I rolled mine in powdered sugar when first making and yes it was a bit sticky but eventually everything dries out. I stored mine in the fridge for 4 -5 days before serving and just rerolled them in powdered sugar before serving. It has been 7 days now and they still taste fresh. **update** I made these for a cookie exchange and needed to double the recipe according to allrecipes button. Since my processor wasn't large enough, I ground the nuts and nilla wafers in 2 batches. Then stuck all that in a large bowl and then put the wet ingredients in and used a hand mixer to blend all together. Perfect for a cookie exchange because they are so easy to make and yield alot.

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2008

These are very good I added a little more extract. It seemed very wet but when iI got it all rolled in powdered sugar the were fine. They remind me of the younger days when mom made them every year. Cant wait for the days to pass. thank you for sharing this.

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2008

I just made these and they are delicious! I used a spiced rum I purchased on my honeymoon in St. Lucia. I can only imagine how wonderful they will taste in a few days.

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Truffles

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2008

These are very easy to make. The taste was really good & was what I hoping for when I was searching for this recipe. Reminds me of Christmas when I was young. I plan to make these for the Christmas holiday season every year. My only question is how is the best way to store these (refrigerated or not).

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Tim

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

Yum! I could sit and eat these all day long. Quick to put together, but hard to wait the 5-7 days before you can eat them. Well worth the wait though. These will be added to my cookie list every christmas.

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