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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This delicious smooth confection is an impressive dessert for the holidays. These are wonderful for parties, and perfect for holiday gifts to your loved ones. A half cup of orange juice plus one teaspoon of freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for the rum in this recipe. Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed |
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup cocoa |
1/2 cup light rum |
3 tablespoons light corn syrup |
1/8 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Mix in rum and corn syrup. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar.
2. Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.
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