Meh Dessert Balls

These balls just didn’t work out.

To start they were overly sweet. I think the sugar and the cherries was too much.

They were also kind of gummy. They never really hardened, even when I froze them. They were very soft and mushy.

The almond flavor was nice. The rum was almost nonexistent. You really couldn’t taste the rum at all.

So, while I wanted to like them, I really just didn’t Too bad really.

ALMOND RUM BALLS

¾ Cup Confectioners’ Sugar

¼ Cup Butter, Softened

1 Cup Ground Almonds

1 Teaspoon Rum

¼ Cup Chopped Candied Cherries

In a small bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Beat in almonds and rum; then stir in cherries. With hands, shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.