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Chocolate Rum Balls

Irresistible Chocolate Rum Balls That Make Holiday Cheer Easy

Indulge in these nut-free Chocolate Rum Balls, a delightful treat that’s rich, fudgy, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cake Baked Chocolate Cake Feel free to use a box mix or any home-baked recipe
For Mixing
  • 1/2 cup Dark or Spiced Rum Adds flavor and depth; bourbon can also be used
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Consider coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative
For Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Sprinkles Can swap with crushed nuts or cocoa powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crumble the baked chocolate cake into a medium mixing bowl until fine crumbs remain. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Add dark or spiced rum and sweetened condensed milk to the crumbled cake. Stir until well combined and forms a soft dough (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  4. With clean hands, scoop out portions and roll into 1-inch balls, aiming for 20 to 30 balls.
  5. Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until thoroughly coated.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze the balls for about 1 hour.
  7. For best flavor, allow the rum balls to chill in the refrigerator for a few days before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

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