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Cherry Rum Balls

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"These are so tasty, you can not eat just one." — leapping lena

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Original recipe makes 48 cookies Change Servings

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup rum
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
24 red candied cherries, halved

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Directions

Melt the chocolate chips and stir in the rum and corn syrup.
Stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture and stir until blended.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in the remaining confectioners' sugar. Place cherry half in center of each cookie, pressing down lightly. Store in an airtight container for several days to develop flavor.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 10, 2003

Very tastey and not as sweet as some. I put the piece of cherry in the middle and wrapped the dough around. Makes a large batch.

—pamjlee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 15, 2003

These rum balls are much dryer than most. I made them ahead of time but quite was worried that they would be completly dryed out by the time I had to serve them guests. The flavour was okay, though. I think I would add extra chocolate chips and some more corn syrup if I made them again.

—*_HOLLY_*

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21 Ratings

Jan 03, 2004

Very quick and easy to make. A bit rich, but everyone loved them. I would probably quarter the cherries rather than half them next time.

—PAM G

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Nov 23, 2002

FUNNY STORY! WE WATCHED THE VIDEO OF CHRISTMAS FROM LAST YEAR, AND MY 8 YEAR OLD WASN'T IN A SHOT WITHOUT A RUM BALL! VERY YUMMY AND THE KIDS MIGHT PROTEST IF I DON'T MAKE THEM AGAIN THIS YEAR!

—KATIESUZI

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Sep 30, 2007

i used marichino cherries with the stems. they are a little juicier than the candied cherries and easier to coat because of the stem. I seal them in an air tight container for a few weeks before giving away and the cherries soak in the rum or brandy and the cookie part stays moist because of the cherry juice.

—crysd242

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Jan 05, 2007

I LOVED these! I've also used Amaretto and Jack Daniels in place of the rum and they turned out great. One bit of advice: Use disposable gloves when rolling the balls -- it's more sanitary and doesn't make such a mess.

—jkincolorado

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Jul 22, 2004

I gave tins of these as holiday gifts for co-workers, and they were a big hit!

—LORIGARBER

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Dec 29, 2003

These are super fun to make and quite simple since they don't require baking. I highly recommend letting them rest for a couple of days in an airtight container - the cherry and rum flavors really open up. The texture is lovely as well - a great recipe!

—POETKITTY

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Nutrition

Calories
242 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
32.8 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
11.4 g
17%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
76 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cherry Rum Balls

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g 17 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 76mg 3 %
Potassium 81mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.8g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
** Sugars 13g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.