If you want to know how to make Rum Balls, be sure to gather the following ingredients to get started: Vanilla Wafers – Crush your wafers down into small pieces. Ground Pecans – Use a food processor to grind your pecans down into tiny pieces. Powdered Sugar – Add a naturally sweet and flavorful taste to these balls with a bit of powdered sugar.
In a food processor, crush the vanilla wafers until they are fine crumbs. Combine the crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chopped pecans, corn syrup (not corn starch), and rum. Stir until mixed. I used my hands because it’s much easier. Pinch off pieces and roll them into balls the size of a large marble.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafter, pecans, powdered sugar, and baking cocoa. Once combined, add the rum, honey, and water. The mixture will be thick and easily moldable. If it is too dry, add more water or rum.
Spiced Rum – The rum really adds such a unique and distinct taste to these sweet balls. Butter – Grab some salted butter and allow it to sit out to reach room temperature before you use it. You’ll need a few other ingredients, such as ground walnuts, cocoa, honey, and vanilla.