CHOCOLATE-WALNUT RUM BALLS

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These dense, moist treat are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too.

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Walnut     Winter     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 45

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (about 6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark rum
2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 10 ounces)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup, then the rum. Mix vanilla wafers and walnuts in medium bowl to blend; add chocolate mixture and stir to blend well.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in shallow bowl. For each rum ball, roll 1 scant tablespoon chocolate mixture into generous 1-inch ball. Roll balls in sugar to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at leas overnight and up to 5 days.

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