Description
Grandma’s rum balls bring nostalgic holiday cheer with rich chocolate and spirited rum flavor. Homemade treats combine classic ingredients for a delightful no-bake dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
- 1 cup (120 g) pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dark or spiced rum
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) light corn syrup or honey
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Pulverization: Transform vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a uniform texture that will effectively bind the mixture.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa powder together, distributing dry ingredients evenly to enhance the rum ball’s rich taste profile.
- Textural Complexity: Blend finely chopped nuts into the crumb mixture, introducing a delightful crunch and nutty undertone to the confectionery treat.
- Moisture Integration: Pour rum into the dry ingredient blend, stirring methodically to create a cohesive, slightly sticky dough that holds its shape when rolled.
- Shaping and Coating: Form compact, uniform spheres using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, then generously roll each rum ball in powdered sugar to create a delicate, snow-white exterior that contrasts with the dark, rich interior.
- Maturation and Storage: Arrange coated rum balls on a parchment-lined tray, allowing them to set and develop deeper flavors in a cool environment. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, where they can mature and maintain their robust rum-infused essence for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure vanilla wafers are finely ground for a smooth, uniform texture that helps bind ingredients perfectly.
- Balance Rum Intensity: Adjust rum quantity to control alcohol strength, making the treat suitable for different taste preferences and age groups.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate rum balls for several hours before serving to enhance flavor melding and improve overall taste complexity.
- Coating Customization: Experiment with alternative coatings like cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or melted chocolate for diverse flavor and texture experiences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg