When the holidays are upon us, even the saltiest of pirate captains can get to feeling generous. Offering up some sweet treats to their crew is common and what better way to show your appreciation than with these explosive treats. I mean...they have rum in them...so it just feels right.  The fact that these only take 15 minutes to make, is just a bonus...you have captainy things to do.

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Ingredients

• 7 ounces Maria Cookies

• 1 cup walnuts

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1/2 cup black cocoa powder (Double Dutch Process)

• 1/2 cup agave syrup

• 1/2 tsp almond extract

• 1/4 cup spiced rum

• 1/2 tsp salt

How to:

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• Set up a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.

• Set up a flat plate with the 1/2 cup of Double Dutch or Sweetened Cocoa Powder for dusting, set aside.

• Add the cookies, walnuts and coconut to to a large food processor and process until basically dust.

• Add in all the remaining ingredients and process until it's a sticky ball.

• Using a #60 or 1 tbsp scoop (melonballer) scoop out 30-40 cannonballs - using your hands roll them until they are perfectly round and add them to the chocolate powder, roll to coat.

• Place on parchment paper.

• Refrigerate for two days.

• When ready to gift, toss together with another coat of preferred chocolate powder.