Rum Balls
Christmas isn't the same without these amazing and delicious little treats. Ok, it may help that they are laced with rum and make baba's nose glow red. But they are tasty!
Equipment
- Measuring devices
- Microwave
- Baking Tray
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 Cup Powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp Light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup Dark rum (or spiced rum)
- 3 Cups Vanilla wafers Crushed
- 1 Cup Pecans Crushed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Start by microwaving the chocolate for 35 seconds. Stir the chocolate and microwave it for an additional 20 seconds. Repeat until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate through a sifter or a strainer. Stir the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate.
- Pour the dark rum, corn syrup and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Mix everything together until it is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together crushed vanilla wafers, crushed pecans and salt.
- Stir the vanilla wafer mixture into the chocolate mixture until everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the mixture and chill it for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and roll 1 inch balls.
- Dip each of the balls in sprinkles, chill them in the refrigerator until firm and serve.
Notes
You can also coat in powdered sugar instead of sprinkles for a variation.
Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
NOTE: Since this recipe is NOT baked, the alcohol does not bake off. You WILL taste the rum and all of its alcoholic goodness! This treat is not for the young, only the young at heart!