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Chocolate Rum Balls (Virgin Version)

The classic version uses rum but this kid-friendly take swaps in orange juice or apple juice and loses nothing in the process — they're rich, fudgy, and roll perfectly. Crushed vanilla wafers are the base and kids can help with all the crushing and rolling. Make these a few days ahead because they g
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 2 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice or apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Crush vanilla wafers inside a zip-lock bag with a rolling pin until they become fine crumbs.
  2. Mix wafer crumbs, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in orange juice, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until a thick dough forms.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in remaining powdered sugar.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and let rest for at least 24 hours before serving.