Easy and Delicious Cherry Rum Balls Recipe

These cherry rum balls are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet cherry flavor and a hint of rum. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and make a great addition to any holiday dessert table or as a homemade gift. With their rich flavors and boozy kick, these cherry rum balls are sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1 ½ cups chopped maraschino cherries
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup dark rum
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Additional powdered sugar for coating

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped maraschino cherries, powdered sugar, chopped walnuts or pecans, unsweetened cocoa powder, and almond extract.
2. Add the dark rum to the mixture and stir until well combined.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Roll the balls in powdered sugar to coat.
5. Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Refrigerate the cherry rum balls for at least 2 hours to allow them to firm up and develop flavors.
7. Once firm, transfer the cherry rum balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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