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Rum Balls

A family-favorite rum ball recipe made with chocolate, vanilla wafer crumbs, walnuts, and rum. These no-bake treats become even better after a few days of resting, making them perfect for holidays, parties, and gifting.
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Corn Syrup
  • 2½ cups Finely Crushed Vanilla Wafers
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Walnuts toasted
  • ⅓ cup Rum
  • Additional Sugar for Rolling

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan or double boiler
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Airtight container, tin, or Tupperware

Method
 

Melt the Chocolate
  1. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of hot (not boiling) water.
  2. Stir until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
Make the Mixture
  1. Stir the sugar and corn syrup into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
  2. Blend in the rum.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and chopped walnuts.
  4. Add to the chocolate mixture, stirring until evenly combined.
Form the Rum Balls
  1. Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into approximately 1½-inch balls.
  2. Firmly pack and roll each ball between your palms until smooth.
  3. Roll each rum ball in granulated sugar to coat.
Let Them Ripen
  1. Transfer the rum balls to an airtight container.
  2. Cover and allow them to rest for at least 4-5 days before serving. The texture will firm up and the flavor will continue to develop as they sit.