Cocoa Rum Balls Recipe
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Cocoa Rum Balls

By: Leslie 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (130)

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What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Hazelnut Irish Cream
Hot Non-Alcoholic Creamy Hot Cocoa
Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
2 Days 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by CMTORIE   view full review
I get such RAVE reviews when I make these. The only changes I make is that I use Malibu Rum...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by ginevra   view full review
These were the hit of every party I took them to! - so delicious! Only thing I do different is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by DORI M   view full review
These are awesome!! I made them last year and they were a hit! I use Bacardi Vanilla flavored...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by RAE-CLAWS   view full review
If I had to sum up this recipe in one word, it would have to be yumyumyummy!! These cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by alvor   view full review
These rum balls are awesome. I have tried many recipes that are often mucky and a pain to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Michael   view full review
This is a winner! Thank you Leslie! Have made several times for various get togethers and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by WJBUCEY   view full review
I took these to a cookie exchange party and won most outstanding. I used almonds for the nuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by J. Mtz. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These have become a regular treat for our family at Christmas. I use a food processor for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Chris Miller   view full review
Great with Light Rum, and for a twist, replace the rum with Starbucks Coffee Liqueur. Makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2006 by Marie C.   view full review
I had 80 proof rum so I cut it with water for a 60% rum 40% water. I also made a batch with...

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