I have posted my favorite recipe for Rum Balls before. I love them, Well, I have tried 3 new variations I found. They are Maragita, Bourbon, and Mexican Coffee. They are all really good and an assortment at party would be very impressive. An assortment to give as gifts would go over well, too.
Margarita (4 doz) Ingredients:
1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers, crushed into crumbs
1/2 pound ground blanched almonds
4 (1 oz ea) squares white chocolate
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tbl lime juice
2 tbl light corn syrup
granulated sugar
Directions:
1. Mix crushed wafers and almonds in medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Melt the white chocolate according to package directions.
3. In a blender, process tequila, marmalade, lime juice, and corn syrup until smooth.
4. Add liquid ingredients & melted chocolate to to crumb mixture. Shape into 1" balls & coat with granulated sugar. Place in tin to store in refrigerator. When serving, reroll in granulated sugar.
Kentucky Bourbon Balls (5 doz) Ingredients:
1 box (9 oz) chocolate wafes, crushed into fine crumbs
1/2 pound finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup bourbon
chocolate sprinkles
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and shape into 3/4 " balls, then roll in sprinkles. Store in fridge,
Mexican Coffee Balls (5 doz) ingredients:
1 box (9 oz) chocolate wafers crushed into fine crumbs
1/2 pound ground blanched almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbl instant coffee
1/2 cup coffee liqueur
1/2 cup light corn syrup
cinnamon & sugar mixture
Directions:
1. Mix together the wafer crumbs, almonds, cocoa, and sugar.
2. Dissolve the instant coffee granuales in the coffee liqueur, then stir into the crumb mixture, along with the corn syrup.
3.Shape into 3/4" balls, then roll in the cinnamon sugar. Store in fridge, and when ready to serve, reroll in the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
**Remember, since you are not cooking the alchohol, the longer they are stored, the stronger they become. Also REMEMBER-NOT FOR KIDS !!! Enjoy!
