Rum Balls

photo by:kraft

Crushed vanilla wafers, pecans and cocoa are blended with coffee and rum for luscious, no-bake cookies that are ideal for the holidays.

time

prep:

40 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

About 16 servings, 3 rum balls each

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What You Need

NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups crumbs)

cup powdered sugar

cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1/2

cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted

Tbsp. light corn syrup

Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee

1/4

cup rum

cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

Make It

MIX wafer crumbs, sugar, pecans, butter, corn syrup and cocoa.

DISSOLVE instant coffee granules in rum. Add to crumb mixture; mix well. Let stand 15 min.

SHAPE mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in coconut. Place in airtight container with sheet of wax paper between each layer of balls. Store at room temperature.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

These indulgent rum balls can be rolled in a variety of coatings for a sweet treat that is perfect for holiday gift giving.

Substitute

Substitute toasted PLANTERS Sliced Almonds or chocolate sprinkles for the coconut.

Food Facts

The flavor of these rum balls improves upon standing.

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Tobystar

posted:12/14/2005

This recipe was O.K. I would like a rum ball recipe that is more creamy and rummy tasting. Maybe that would be called a truffle? My husband expected a little sweeter tasting bite. The balls I tried to roll in almonds looked nothing like the picture! They would not stick to the balls in any uniform fashion! Powdered sugar worked the best.

penn-kidder

posted:12/13/2005

They were a huge success at my place of employment and I used rum that my daughter brought from St. Maarten. They were easy to make and I will make them over and over.

gigiwark

posted:12/13/2005

tasted like lard the combination of butter and the cocoa just did not mix well. I was hoping for rich...and coatings of coconut or anythign else would not stick to outside of ball. No liquor taste at all...what a disappointment!

mckinneygrl

posted:12/9/2005

So very good and yet so easy. I received many compliments and many requests for this recipe.

speclk75

posted:12/5/2005

I'm sorry, but this recipe was NOT what I was looking for. I have to agree with the other cook who said the taste was so-so. I guess I was expecting this great chocolately, coconut, crunchy, something. Not the case though. I even read the reviews before I made them! Needless to say, I was definitely disappointed in these DUD rum balls.

Parker's Mom1

posted:12/2/2005

I Love this recipe!! I used Bailey's Irish Cream instead of the coffee and Rum. Delicious!!!

janv7

posted:12/1/2005

I thought that these would make a great addition to my cookie exchange this year. Boy, was I wrong. They were easy to make but the nuts and coconut wouldn't stick to the outside of the balls - no matter what I did. I even tried kneading the nuts into the ball and they didn't want to stick. The taste was only so so anyway. I won't be making these again.

upat430

posted:11/19/2005

Love this recipe, I leave out the coffee and use Kahlua instead of the rum. This recipe has been a big hit for the past 16 years. It is what I'm asked to bring for the holiday party at work every year.

seraphgift

posted:10/3/2005

Huge hit!!! People of all ages loved this in their holiday gift baskets.

z9emmull

posted:9/23/2005

Recipe was great, I dont' care for the nuts, so I substituted oatmeal. I also increased the coffee, since I like coffee flavor. I would recommend chilling the mixture before rolling it makes it easier to work with. These taste great and were easy!