CHERRY NUT RUM BALLS

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Categories     Candy     Dessert     Christmas

Yield 90 balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c chopped dried tart cherries
1/2 c DARK rum
4 c Nila wafers (finely crushed)
1 1/2 c ground pecans, almonds, walnuts
1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
1/2 c butter, melted
4 T frozen orange juice concetrate, thawed
3 1/3 c white chocolate chips (ghiradelli)
4 T shortening

Steps:

  • COMBINE in a small bowl cherries and rum; cover and let stand 1 hour LINE cookie sheets with parchment In a large bowl combine crushed wafers, nuts and powdered sugar ADD undrained cherries, butter, and juice concentrate; stir until combined SHAPE mixture into 1' balls Place balls on prepared sheets let stand about an hour or until dry In a heavy small saucepan stir baking pieces and shortening over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat DIP rum balls in mixture turning to coat. Remove balls with fork; return to cookie sheets, drizzle with any remaining melted mixture. Refridgerate for 15 min or until coating is set

sakib sheikh
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I love these cherry nut rum balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Shoaib khan Shoaib khan
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These cherry nut rum balls are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for any holiday party or gathering.


Hasan Mi
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These cherry nut rum balls are a great gift for friends and family. They're also a great way to show your holiday spirit.


Youngprincr Archer
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These cherry nut rum balls are a great make-ahead treat. You can make them up to a week in advance and store them in the refrigerator. They're also freezer-friendly.


Colin O'Brien
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These cherry nut rum balls are the perfect way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a great way to sneak some rum into your diet.


Trinity Smith
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I'm not a big fan of rum, but I still really enjoyed these cherry nut rum balls. The rum flavor is subtle and it doesn't overpower the other flavors in the balls. They're a great treat for anyone who loves cherries and nuts.


Willard Perryman
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These cherry nut rum balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the way the cherries and nuts add a little bit of texture to the balls. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Gul Zaman
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These cherry nut rum balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, boozy, and oh-so-delicious. I love the way the rum flavor comes through in the balls. It's the perfect way to end a holiday meal.


Jonathan Loayza
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I made these cherry nut rum balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're so delicious and festive. I love the red and green colors of the cherries and nuts.


Abdul Rehmansheikh1311
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These cherry nut rum balls were a huge hit at my holiday party. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet cherries, crunchy nuts, and boozy rum. I'll definitely be making these again next year.