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LadyMylena — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:22:56 GMT

YUM! Thank you! My mom used to make a lot of Rum Balls, but I haven't made any. I was just telling my daughter the other day, about how good they are. Now, I'm going to have to make some! lol

Original Blog Entry: Spiced Rum Balls

angelm — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:43:01 GMT

Ingredients-----

1/2 cup raisins, chopped fine

1/4 cup spiced rum--1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup corn flakes

12 vanilla wafers

3/4 cup whole almond, toasted

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Directions-----

1-Soak raisins and rum in small bowl until raisins plump, about 10 minutes.

2-In large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Place granulated sugar in shallow dish.

3-Process cornflakes, vanilla wafers, almonds, and coconut in food processor to fine crumbs and add to confectioners' sugar mixture.

4-Mix in corn syrup, plumped raisins, and rum until mixture looks wet. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, transfer to large plate, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

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