CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS WITH NO-BAKE ?
Rum Balls are a perfect truffle-like confection. Rich and decadent, you won’t be able to resist these no-bake chocolate rum balls! Whether you make them yearly as part of your holiday baking tradition or just have a chocolate craving, you can’t go wrong with this traditional sweet.
No-bake chocolate rum balls are the perfect way to add some chocolate goodness to your holidays. Yet without investing much time.
I wish I could take credit for these beautiful rum balls but this recipe is actually from Sian Cox. She said they taste just like the ones her British grandmother used to make. These chocolate rum balls have a definite rum flavor but it’s not overpowering.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS
To make these no-bake rum balls you’ll need the following ingredients:
- graham cracker crumbs
- ground almonds
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
- bittersweet chocolate
- dark rum
- agave syrup
- vanilla
- chocolate sprinkles
- shredded coconut
HOW TO MAKE RUM BALLS ?
Some balls are made with cookie crumbs but this one has a graham cracker base. You’ll want to have very finely ground crumbs. So you’ll want to use a food processor to break down your graham crackers and almonds or you can save time and buy them already ground.
Using a whisk to gently combine your dry ingredients is a good way to make sure your mixture is evenly incorporated.
Next, you’ll want to stir in your wet ingredients, including vanilla, agave syrup, and 1/3 cup of rum. So, now shape your mixture into round balls by rolling it over your palms. Therefore, a cookie scoop works great for size and creating evenly sized balls.
Chocolate sprinkles (jimmies) and shredded coconut are common but you can also use powdered sugar, cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or more colorful sprinkles if preferred.
Roll each ball in the rum and then in the sprinkles or coconut.
Place back on the lined tray allow to dry, then chill for an hour.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, although I prefer chilled. To make them more festive you can place your rum balls in holiday mini baking cups before serving. These aren’t gooey like some balls but they aren’t dry either. These balls can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for a couple of weeks and then are super easy to transport.
Rum Balls
Chocolate rum balls are the perfect holiday indulgence Hence, made from graham cracker crumbs, this no-bake dessert is a great addition to your holiday gathering and easy to transport.
Give this decadent confection a try!
Course Dessert
Keyword candy, chocolate balls, Christmas, Christmas baking, Christmas dessert, coconut candies, holidays, homemade candies, no-bake dessert, no-bake balls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill 1-hour
Servings 20 balls.
Ingredients to USE
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup ground almonds and powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate grated
- 1/3 cup dark rum2 tablespoons dark rum
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate sprinkles
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions to BAKE
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In large bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, ground almonds, and chocolate shavings.
- Stir in the vanilla, agave syrup and 1/3 cup of rum.
- Chill for 15 minutes.
- Scoop out about a level tablespoon amount of dough for each ball. Roll the dough into even size balls using the palms of your hands. Place on the lined tray.
- Pour the additional rum into a shallow bowl and then pour sprinkles and coconut onto separate small bowls or plates.
- Roll each ball in the rum and then in the sprinkles or coconut.
- Put back on tray and allow to dry.
- Chill for an hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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