Rum Balls

Rum balls are festive, unfussy, and made for the holidays—great for make-ahead baking, sharing with friends, and enjoying all season long.
Rum Balls
This classic rum balls recipe is quick to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for both holiday gifting and serving. Jennifer Segal
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Rum balls are one of those classic holiday treats that are a must on a cookie tray—sweet, a little boozy, and way too easy to pop in your mouth, especially when you find yourself standing in front of the fridge late at night. This is my go-to version, made with crushed Nilla wafers, toasted pecans, dark rum, and a touch of butter for a soft, chewy, almost cookie-dough-like texture.

Jennifer Segal
Jennifer Segal
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Jennifer is a classically trained chef, Cookbook author, and busy mom. She became interested in cooking in college while studying abroad in France and living with a French family. She is a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine. Visit OnceUponaChef.com.
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