Rum Balls

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Sweet on Sweets

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (47)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(47)

Prep Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
about 5 1/2 dozen

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 2 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts

Directions

Into a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder and allspice. Stir in the rum and corn syrup. Stir in the vanilla wafers and walnuts, and mix well. Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly, about 30 minutes. (The mixture may appear crumbly and dry; this is O.K.)

Place the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl or dish.

Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and press into 1-inch balls. Using your hands, roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar, coating evenly.

Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, placing waxed paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

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recipe Rum Balls
Anthony Baldwinsville, NY 12-23-2009
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Hit or Miss
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Have to agree with the other comments this is a strong recipe if you don't like the taste of rum this is not for you
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Corethea Aurora, CO 12-19-2009
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Not for the weak of heart
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Yes, the RUM balls are strong so if you don't like rum I wouldn't suggest you use this recipe. I've used this one for years.... I've used raspberry and orange flavored rum and extract to create different flavored rum balls and they have all turned out excellent. If I share them at work I usually give the out at the end of my co-workers shift because they do come out very strong.Read more
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Margaret Spotsylvania, VA 12-14-2009
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OMG! To Die For!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a new rum ball recipe for me and I am sticking with it! I mixed all of the dry ingredients in the food processor and... then added the wet ingredients to it. I did add the walnuts. I think they go really well with the cocoa and rum. I also used regular Bacardi Gold which seems to be just fine. I decreased the rum just slightly and only put in 1/3 of a cup as opposed to 1/2 a cup. These are the most delicious rum balls ever!Read more
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Judy Evans, GA 12-01-2009
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Fabulous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been using this recipe to make my annual rum balls since 2003. I give these as gifts along with other sweets. The rum... balls are asked for more often than my prize fudge. Haven't found a person yet who hasn't enjoyed them.Read more
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Leeann Richmond, VA 12-09-2008
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Too Strong
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I made the rum balls to take to a Christmas party, but after one taste, I put it down the sink. The taste and smell of rum... was overwhelming. Read more
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Monique Gaithersburg, MD 08-06-2008
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Hit with some not others
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was a huge hit with some guest but a total miss with others. You either love it or hate it. The rum flavor is a bit ... strong for some.Read more