Chocolate-Walnut Rum Balls

Chocolate-Walnut Rum Balls
Chocolate-Walnut Rum Balls
These dense, moist treat are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 45
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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • Carbohydrate 13 g(4%)
  • Fat 3 g(4%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 1 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 21 mg(1%)
  • Calories 79

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.