CRUNCHY SPICED RUM BALLS

Crunchy Spiced Rum Balls image

Provided by swissms

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 balls, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup raisins, chopped fine
1/4 cup spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup corn flakes
12 vanilla wafers
3/4 cup whole almond, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

Soak raisins and rum in small bowl until raisins plump, about 10 minutes.
In large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Place granulated sugar in shallow dish.
Process cornflakes, vanilla wafers, almonds, and coconut in food processor to fine crumbs and add to confectioners' sugar mixture.
Mix in corn syrup, plumped raisins, and rum until mixture looks wet. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, transfer to large plate, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Note: Rum balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 62, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.9, Protein 1.8