Description
Delicious no-bake Rum Balls featuring a rich blend of melted dark chocolate, dark rum, and crunchy walnuts combined with crushed Nilla wafers, rolled into bite-sized treats dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for gifting or holiday parties, these sweet morsels offer an indulgent, boozy dessert ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1/3 cup divided
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups Nilla wafers (11 ounces), crushed
- 1 cup walnuts, crushed
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on full power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Sift 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar over the melted chocolate. Add corn syrup, dark rum, and kosher salt. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Next, fold in the crushed Nilla wafers and walnuts using a wooden spoon until the mixture is evenly mixed and crumbly.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up the mixture for easier shaping.
- Form and Coat Balls: Pour the remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar into a separate bowl. Using your hands, form the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls. Though crumbly at first, the mixture will smooth out as you roll. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar to coat evenly. Repeat until all mixture is used.
Notes
- Make sure to crush the Nilla wafers finely for best texture.
- If mixture is too crumbly to form balls, chill longer before shaping.
- Store rum balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a nut-free option, substitute walnuts with additional crushed wafers or omit entirely.
- You can substitute dark rum with spiced rum or a rum extract for different flavor profiles.
