Rum Balls

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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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LoisD7

posted:1/6/2011

These rum balls were very easy to make and all my friends and family loved them. I made two different batches. The second batch I made smaller balls and they were much easier to eat than the large ones I made with the first batch.

majafrytka

posted:12/17/2010

I've been making this for the last 6 years and it's always a big hit during the holidays. The key to the recipe is that you have to let them sit for at lest 24-48 hours so that they absorb all the rum.

nightmorgans

posted:12/6/2009

This was a great recipe although I had to add more vanilla wafer crumbs to it because my batter was too moist to set properly and hold its shape. I added about 3/4 cup more of the nilla wafer crumbs

Prana242

posted:12/2/2008

This recipe is a favorite with family and friends. They are best when made ahead of time to let the rum flavor blossom. I have been making them for the last 4 or 5 years and everyone requests them.

mimi2two

posted:4/19/2008

I made these rum balls twice to use in Christmas gift baskets. Coating them with coconut and chocolate jimmies didn't work well and they were light on rum flavor. They're much better with double the corn syrup and rum and using half the butter. I also coated them in Baker's semi-sweet chocolate. By doubling the rum no one noticed they weren't magazine perfect!

chrisiannu

posted:1/16/2008

Perhaps I added too much liquid but these were reeeallly messy to coat with whatever topping I chose (coconut flakes, sprinkles, etc). Also, I think I just don't particularly care for rumballs so maybe thats why I didn't like them. Aside from being hard to cover, they WERE easy to make.

duckiedab

posted:12/26/2007

Very good, next time I'll just try to make them ahead of time so the flavors can develop. Will make again!

mariana107

posted:12/26/2007

These rum balls turned out excellent! And were a big hit with the whole family at Christmas.

dbaker06

posted:12/9/2007

I got compliments! You can add more Rum too. Try crushed peppermint as a topping.

Maxxsnanny01

posted:11/7/2007

This has been a favorite of ours for the Christmas season for years. I omit the coffee and just do the rum. Have also made with burbon and just as great depending upon your taste. Better after sitting a few days so flavor mellows.