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Cherry Rum Balls

These Cherry Rum Balls are a must-try treat that’s as easy to make as they are delicious to eat. With their rich chocolate flavor, hint of rum, and festive cherry topping, they’re the perfect addition to your holiday dessert spread. Whether you’re gifting them, serving them at a party, or enjoying them yourself, these rum balls are sure to impress!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 balls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup rum
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar divided
  • 24 red candied cherries halved

Instructions
 

  • Melt chocolate chips and stir in rum and corn syrup.
  • In a bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and ½ cup confectioners' sugar.
  • Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture and mix until combined.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining confectioners' sugar.
  • Press a candied cherry half into each ball.
  • Store in an airtight container for several days to develop flavor.

Notes

Nutrition (per ball):Calories: 110 | Carbs: 15g | Fat: 5g | Protein: 1g
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