Traditional Rum Balls Recipe
This Rum Balls Recipe is a classic no-bake Christmas treat made with vanilla wafers, cocoa powder, and spiced rum. Rich, chocolatey, and perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 20 rum balls
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Nilla Wafers fine crumbs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pecans ground
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- ½ cup spiced rum
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar cocoa powder, finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix wafer crumbs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Stir in corn syrup and rum until fully combined.
- Using a #30 cookie scoop, roll mixture into small balls.
- Roll each ball in your choice of topping.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
If possible, make ahead by a day or two to allow the flavors to develop.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rum ball | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
