Description
Rum balls showcase rich chocolate and spirited rum in a no-bake Christmas classic. Festive Kentucky-born treats deliver smooth, indulgent flavor with a delightful boozy kick that delights holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 11 ounces (312 grams) vanilla wafers
- 1 cup (100 grams) toasted pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dark rum
additional ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
optional toppings:
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- finely shredded coconut
- finely chopped pecans
- nonpareils
Instructions
- Transform vanilla wafers and pecans into a fine, uniform texture using a food processor. Blend for approximately 15 seconds until achieving a consistent crumb consistency.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into the crumb mixture. Gently pulse 5-6 times to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Transition the crumb mixture to a spacious mixing bowl. Introduce dark rum, pure honey, and aromatic vanilla extract. Thoroughly incorporate all ingredients until a cohesive, moldable mixture forms.
- Utilize a tablespoon to portion the mixture. Carefully craft compact, spherical shapes approximately 1-inch in diameter by rolling between moistened palms.
- Prepare complementary coating options in separate shallow dishes. Delicately rotate each rum ball through selected toppings, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the freshly coated rum balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each sphere.
- Seal the rum balls within an airtight container and refrigerate. These delectable treats will maintain optimal flavor and texture for up to 5 days.
- Prior to serving, inspect the rum balls. If powdered sugar coating appears absorbed, gently re-roll to restore a pristine, powdery exterior.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by toasting pecans until golden brown, releasing their deep, nutty essence and creating a richer base for rum balls.
- Finely pulverize vanilla wafers and pecans to ensure a uniform texture that binds ingredients seamlessly and prevents crumbly results.
- Opt for dark rum’s robust profile, which complements chocolate and nut undertones, transforming ordinary rum balls into a sophisticated treat.
- Prepare rum balls several days in advance, storing them in an airtight container to develop deeper flavors and save time before serving.
- Chill rum balls in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, allowing them to firm up and intensify their delicious taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg