Desserts

Rum Balls

Lori Vachon
January 05, 2015
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Now I am the first to admit Rum Balls are not all that pretty, but they sure are good! Plus depending on what kind of Rum you use they can get you in the Holiday Spirit pretty quick if you have a case of the Ba Humbugs! Me, I used a quality rum called The Kraken which is a 94-proof Black Spiced Rum. I had a few and then sent them on their way to hubby’s office; I heard everyone really enjoyed them. I plan on making at least two more batches to give away and to ensure I have a few left over

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2 1/2 c crushed vanilla wafers
1 c ground pecans
1 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1/4-1/3 c Rum of your choice
3 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. water
ground Nila wafers or powdered sugar for rolling them in
In a food processor crush vanilla wafers. I did the entire box and used the leftovers to roll the Rum balls and also truffles in. Using the food processor also grind the pecans. In a large bowl combine all...
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Nutritions

Calories
323

Sodium
331mg
13% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV

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Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
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