Chocolate Rum Balls

By MystiQ

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (finest quality you can buy)
• 1 cup finely ground nuts (almonds or walnuts, per your preference)
• 3 Tbsp light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup flavorful rum

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from communitytable.parade.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix crushed cookies, 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and finely ground nuts. (Set aside the 1 cup of remaining powdered sugar in another bowl.)

Add syrup and rum liquor (indulging in a splash or two more if you desire an intense flavor); then thoroughly combine.

Scoop approximately 1 Tbsp of mixture into the palm of your hand. Using both your palms, roll each scoop into a perfect ball, while using a pressing motion. Consider using plastic gloves, which makes rolling the balls easier. Then place each ball into the powdered sugar bowl, roll again lightly around, and place on a large platter or kitchen sheet. When finished, put platter or sheet of chocolate balls into the refrigerator to help them set, covered with plastic wrap, approximately 1 hour.

Store balls at room temperature in a covered, air-tight container to keep them moist, dusting with a bit more powdered sugar. Use wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.