Bacardi Rum Balls Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of Puerto Rican tradition with these delightful Bacardi Rum Balls! This recipe, originally from the beloved elboricua.com, creates 50-60 melt-in-your-mouth rum balls, perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat. Combining crushed vanilla wafers, rich cocoa, crunchy walnuts (and optional coconut!), sweet corn syrup, and the smooth kick of Bacardi rum, these rum balls are coated in powdered sugar for a heavenly finish. Prepare to be amazed by this easy-to-follow recipe – a true taste of the Caribbean!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 70.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacardi Rum Balls

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How to Make Bacardi Rum Balls

  1. Crush one box (approximately 16-18) vanilla wafers into fine crumbs.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts, and 4 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup.
  3. Add 1/3 cup Bacardi rum (or your favorite rum) and mix thoroughly until well combined. If desired, add 1 cup of finely shredded coconut.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture holds its shape. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  5. Roll the mixture into 50-60 small balls.
  6. Place the rum balls on a parchment-lined plate.
  7. In a separate shallow dish, place additional powdered sugar.
  8. Roll each rum ball in the powdered sugar until thoroughly coated.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rum balls to firm up before serving.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g