Best Christmas Rum Ballsor Bourbon Balls Recipes

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RUM OR BOURBON BALLS



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It isn't Christmas without these!!! They go fast!! Try using bourbon in place of the rum!

Provided by Elaine L. Smith

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time P7DT12m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup rum
2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Blend in rum. Add crushed vanilla wafers and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Roll the chilled chocolate mixture into bite-size balls. Roll balls in a mixture of ground nuts and confectioner's sugar, or just plain confectioner's sugar. Store in a covered container for a week before serving to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

CHRISTMAS BOURBON BALLS



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A family favorite at Christmas time. A flavorful sweet treat with no baking necessary that your party guests will rave about! No one under the age of 21 should eat these sweet little bourbon filled morsels!

Provided by Chef Florida Janie

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 32-36 cookies, 32-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons light Karo syrup
2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Sift together cocoa powder and 1 cup of powdered sugar ina large bowl.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup bourbon.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons light Karo Syrup.
  • Mix well.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of crushed vanilla wafers.
  • Add 1 cup of crushed pecans.
  • Mix extrememly well.
  • Form them in balls by hand.
  • Roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
  • These will keep in a container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6, Protein 0.4

AUSSIE CHRISTMAS RUM BALLS



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This recipe has been used in our family for many years. It uses everyday ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes. I looked for similar on 'Zaar and couldn't find anything. Charlotte J has advised that Vita Brits (I prefer these to Weet-Bix) are available in the US @ http://www.aussieproducts.com/Aboutus.asp

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 24 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 Vita Brits or 10 Weet-Bix
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup chopped raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 (400 g) can condensed milk
3 tablespoons bundaberg rum (dark rum)
extra coconut or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Mix together well in a bowl.
  • Cover in the fridge for ½ hour. (That's what we do in Australia.).
  • (Yours could probably sit in the bowl in the snow.).
  • Shape into balls and roll in coconut or chocolate sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 1.5

HOLIDAY RUM BALLS



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I use this recipe for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive rum punch. - Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup rum
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa until blended. Add crushed wafers and walnuts; toss to combine. In another bowl, mix corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BOURBON (OR RUM) BALLS



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Southern Christmas treat! As hard as it may be to not eat them immediately, the balls get better after they sit for a day or two.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup Bourbon (or rum)
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together vanilla wafers, confectioners sugar, pecans, corn syrup, cocoa and bourbon (rum) until thoroughly combined.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Pour granulated sugar in a pie plate then roll balls in the sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • DOES NOT FREEZE WELL!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.4, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 219.7, Carbohydrate 111.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 49.4, Protein 6.3

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RUM BALLS



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Christmas Holiday Rum Balls with maraschino cherries, pecans and corn syrup to add a delightful twist to the standard recipe. Storing them for up to seven days improves the flavor. (Recipes from www.101lifestyle.com)

Provided by Petite Mommy

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen, 55 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (divided)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup fine chopped maraschino cherry
1/3 cup rum
1/3 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Mix wafer crumbs with 1 cup of the confectioners sugar, pecans and cocoa and cherries.
  • Stir in rum and corn syrup.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll balls on remaining sugar.
  • Store in tightly covered container. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9

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