Name: Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls
Prep time: PT2D
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Rum 1/2 cup; Cocoa powder 1/4 cup; Wafers 1 1/2 cups; Powdered sugar 1 cup; Corn syrup 3 tbsp

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

1/2 cup Rum
white rum
1/4 cup Cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups Wafers
vanilla wafers
1 cup Powdered sugar
3 tbsp Corn syrup
light corn syrup

Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls

Chocolatey, nutty and heady with rum, why not try my easy Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls recipe? Those of you who’ve followed my previous posts may be a bit surprised that I’ve used rum in one of my recipes. In daily life, I’m strictly tee-total! But I often use alcohol in my cooking, whether it’s wine to deepen the flavor of a sauce or sherry to make a traditional trifle!

And in this cocoa balls recipe, the rum works perfectly to add a deep background heat that makes them that little bit more sophisticated! The cocoa and nuts add the rest of the flavor and texture, and everything is held together by the crushed wafers and syrup.

To make Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls?

Steps to make Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls

1	Combine the dry ingredients	3
Mix the crumbled vanilla wafers, nuts, cocoa and 3/4 cup powdered sugar together in a bowl.
2	Add the rum and syrup	3
Stir in the rum and syrup.
3	Shape the dough	15
Take teaspoons of the dough and shape into 1 inch balls.
4	Sugar the balls	10
Tip 1 tablespoon of the remaining powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the balls in the sugar until fully coated.
5	Store the balls	2d
Leave the balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavor to develop.
6	Serve	10
Before serving, roll the balls in the remaining powdered sugar once more.

Try my Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls as a sweet treat to snack on during the day, or even served as petit fours at a dinner party! What do you think? Let me know how you find them in the comments section below!

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!