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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2009
These are veryyy good. I was worried they were going to be too strong with how much rum was in them, but they weren't at all. I made them for my family get together, which means kids too, so I made a portion of them without rum and just added a little vanilla. Those were good too. It did frustrate me rolling them though because they kept wanting to break apart on me. I found it helpful to warm them in my hands and then roll it out. I don't think I can wait a week for them!
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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009
I made these a couple of years for our annual cookie exchange and were they a BIG hit!!! My sister especially loves them so much that she has requested them again for this year's exchange. Definitely one of the best recipes to be passed down. YUMMIE!!!
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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009
everyone who did taste these all said these are the best, my mom loved them very much, I made these twice both times for chirstmas very christmasie....
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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2009
These are excellent. I'd suggest making a double batch if you plan on having any left over -- they go FAST!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2009
They did come out a bit dry and rolling theminto balls was a bit hard because of how crumbly they were.
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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009
Excellent!!!
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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008
This recipe called for more rum or bourbon than most recipes. I used bourbon for these and did rum balls using another recipe, even those who usually prefer rum liked these better. Thanks for posting
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2008
I didn't give a full 5 star only because I changed a couple of things. I tried these twice. Attempt 1: followed recipe except: no walnuts, used Bourbon and Bourban soaked raisins, dissolved sugar into Bourbon. Results: They were way to strong. I could barely eat one. Attempt 2: used white chocolate, Malibu Rum, Rum soaked raisins and walnuts. Results: Soooo yummy. The amount of rum was perfect the texture was cookiedough-like and the flavor was absolutely wonderful. I got several compliments and many recipe requests.
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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008
As written, these were way too strong for me; they tasted like a straight shot of bourbon. Reduced to 1/3 cup bourbon and they were fine. They never really set either time I made them and were quite messy, but good.
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008
These are awesome! Everyone loved them! Nice and potent!
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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008
These are great! I added a little ingredient of my own, I soaked some raisins in a cup of Rum the night before I prepared the mix... it adds a different kick! i also made some true to the recipe, they were GREAT! will make them every Christmas from now on!
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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008
This is a great recipe! I substituted the Rum for Grand Marniere (orange liqueur) and the nuts for dried orange peel. The result has been outstanding. I also dipped the finished product in melted chocolate and then coated them in icing sugar. Definitely a recipe to impress!
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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2008
Really good! The only change I did was to use powered sugar instead of granulated. And I couldn't wait a week to eat them. Just one day. Delicious!
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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008
Never made rum balls before. Recipe was easy and they taste great even without waiting seven days. I made gift bags with 6 each coated with nuts and confectioners sugar.
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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008
This is my second year with this recipe, and it's THE one! I made them to add to cookie trays, last Christmas, with bourbon and the optional nuts. They were the hit of the tray, and I got a lot of requests for the recipe! Everyone seems to agree, this is the standard by which to measure all rum balls :). This year, I made them with rum, and no nuts. They're also delicious, and I'm packing them with various other homemade candies in tins. I'm sure these will be a hit, as well. Fantastic recipe, deserving of 5 full stars!!!
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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008
how easy and soooo good at bringing holiday spirit! i used pyrat reserve rum and rolled them in coconut flakes, chopped roasted almonds, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar. a little trick i found to help bigger things like nuts and coconut stick to the outside: roll them in a little water and then roll them in the desired coating.
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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008
I make these each year for my gift baskets for my hairdresser and her partner. They are a crowd pleaser #1.
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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008
YOWZAAAAA! Fantastic recipe! These taste just like the rum balls my mom made during the holidays. When I told her about them, she said it sounds like the same recipe although she used crushed grahm crackers instead of the vanilla wafers - so there is a substitution if you don't have any Nilla wafers on hand! I do have the following advice for making this candy though: 1. Use the "real" vanilla wafers - off brands with off tastes will affect the quality of your rum balls.The standard 12-ounce box makes your 2 1/2 cups of crushed cookie crumbs. 2. Crush the wafers in two batches in a food processor. This makes them powdery and very easy to mix into the mixture. 3.DO REMOVE THE MELTED CHOCOLATE FROM THE HEAT AS SOON AS ALL THE CHIPS HAVE MELTED and before adding the sugar, alcohol, corn syrup, and cookie crumbs. Even on a gas stove, leaving it on the eye with the heat turned off will make your chocolate "seize" and it won't be teh correct texture you are looking for. 4. Melt the chocolate chips in a 3-quart saucepan on the smallest eye on your stove on Low heat, stirring almost constantly. Once the chips are melted, you can add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and still have lots of room to stir without making a mess all over the counter. 5. I find the chocolate cools quick enough once you are through stirring to handle and make into balls. The first time I made these, I did refrigerate the mixture and it made it difficult to roll into nice balls - they were kind of
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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2008
My husband is not a dessert eater but he loved these so much he wouldn't let me take a few to the neighbors. I made them with milk chocolate chips, bourbon, and some crushed pecans. They were too strong for my taste, but I'm looking forward to trying them in a week.
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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008
Delicious! Little messy, but good!
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