What can I substitute for Nilla wafers in rum balls?
If you don’t have vanilla wafers you can use one of these substitutes:
- If you’re using them as a cookie any small sugar or butter cookie will suffice.
- OR – Replace vanilla (Nilla) wafers with shortbread cookies.
- OR – For making a pie or dessert crust you can substitute graham cracker crumbs.
How long do rum balls last in the freezer?
2 months
Can You Freeze Rum Balls? Yes! You can freeze them for up to 2 months.
What is the best recipe for rum balls?
Directions Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup Stir in rum. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture. Stir until everything is well combined. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar.
What makes a graham cracker a “graham” cracker?
The graham cracker is a cracker that was made from graham flour-an unbleached wheat flour that also includes the coarsely ground wheat germ and bran. This enhances flavor and adds more nutritional value. The graham cracker was created by Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister from New Jersey.
Is a graham cracker a cookie or a cracker?
Graham crackers are crackers which are made from graham flour, a type of coarse wheat flour which is high in fiber. The crackers are sweetened slightly, so that they taste more like cookies than crackers, and they are an extremely popular snack food.
How do you make chocolate rum balls?
Directions. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, instant coffee and rum. Blend in the melted chocolate. If dough is too soft to form balls, chill for 1 hour. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until serving time.