Dessert for 24
Rum Balls with crackers
Crushed vanilla wafers and pecans combine with rum syrup, then chill briefly before rolling into small sugar-coated balls.
Typical price
$1.07for 4 servings
$0.27 per serving$1.07 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.42Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 box (11 oz) nilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 6 tbsp dark or spiced rum
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
- about 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Steps
- Crush the wafer cookies and pecans into fine crumbs in a food processor or sealed bag.
- Melt the butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir the confectioners’ sugar, salt, rum, and warm syrup into the crumbs until a thick mixture forms.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes, until firm enough to handle.
- Roll the mixture into 24 small balls and coat each one with granulated sugar.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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