Holiday Rum Balls

Rum balls are a quintessential sweet offered at many holiday parties. Give your favorite holiday hostesses a bath of these yummy rum balls.
Rum balls are a quintessential sweet offered at many holiday parties. Give your favorite holiday hostesses a bath of these yummy rum balls.

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Holiday Rum Balls

Yields 32

Ingredients:

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• 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs

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• 1-1/2 cups pecans

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• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

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• Generous pinch of ground ginger

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• Generous pinch of salt

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• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

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• 1/3 cup rum

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• 1 cup finely shredded coconut

Directions:

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1. Place 2 cups of the cookie crumbs in a large bowl.

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2. Finely grind pecans in a food processor. Add them to the bowl.

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3. Add sugar, ginger, and salt, stirring to combine. Stir in syrup and rum.

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4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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5. Spread coconut in a shallow bowl.

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6. Using a tablespoon, scoop out spoonfuls of the rum mixture and shape into 1-inch balls.

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7. Roll the balls in the coconut. Place balls on a silicone-lined baking sheet.

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8. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

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9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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