Have a ball this holiday season
With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to start getting creative with your traditional holiday themed recipes. One of the most popular holiday treats is rum balls, and they have been a staple of Christmas festivities for generations. Whether you’re looking for a delicious dessert to impress your friends and family, or just want to treat yourself to something special this holiday season, this rum balls recipe is sure to hit the spot.
What Are Rum Balls?
Rum balls are small truffle-like sweets made from crushed cookies or cake crumbs mixed with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and rum. The combination of these ingredients creates a rich and flavorful treat that can be enjoyed by all. They can be served as an after-dinner treat or used as decorations on cakes, brownies, and other festive desserts.
What ingredients do you need to make Rum Balls?
The ingredients list for this rum balls recipe is simple and requires just a few items from your pantry. You will need 2 cups of vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup chopped walnuts, ⅔ cup confectioners sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 cup of coconut shavings, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, and ¼ cup Yolo Rum Gold. Once you have secured your Yolo Rum, you can find all of the remaining ingredients at your local grocery store. It really doesn’t get much easier than that!
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Yolo Rum Gold
- 2 cups of vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ⅔ cup confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup of coconut shavings
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
How do you make the Rum Balls?
Instructions:
Start by combining the vanilla wafer crumbs, walnuts, confectioners sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl and stir until everything is evenly mixed together. In a separate bowl whisk together the corn syrup and rum until combined. Then pour over the dry mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour or two so that it can chill enough for rolling into balls. Once chilled, use your hands (or an ice cream scoop) to form small balls about one inch in size then roll each ball in coconut shavings before transferring them onto wax paper lined baking sheets or plates. Store any leftover rum balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, if they last that long without being eaten first!
