Rum Balls

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Sweet on Sweets

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (43)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(43)

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
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
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kelly goodyear, AZ 01-05-2008
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quick and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

so easy to make i used a cookie scoop and got 2 dozen.
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Kala Sleepy Eye, MN 12-02-2007
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Awesome!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These rum balls are so tasty - and easy to make! I used pecans instead of walnuts. I made a double batch right away and it... will not be long before I make more! One batch equals 3.5 dozen.Read more
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Anonymous 06-29-2007
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good not great
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

a bit doughy. I've tasted better, and it could have been my poor following of directions, but they weren't the best.
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Anonymous 05-01-2007
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Good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made these as my best friend's 21st Birthday gift. These were a hit with my friend and everyone else!