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Chocolate Rum Balls

Chocolate Rum Balls
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Chocolate Rum Balls are rich, fudgy, and boozy no-bake treats combining smooth chocolate flavor with the warmth of rum. Perfect as a quick snack or dessert, they are easy to prepare, customizable, and ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed cookies or biscuits (e.g., digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or vanilla wafers)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or preferred sweetener

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons rum or rum extract (or vanilla extract for alcohol-free version)

Optional Coatings

  • Shredded coconut
  • Cocoa powder
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, etc.)
  • Colorful sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely crush the cookies or biscuits in a large mixing bowl until they resemble coarse crumbs. Measure out cocoa powder, sugar, and other ingredients to have everything ready.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine the crushed cookies, cocoa powder, and sugar thoroughly to distribute the chocolate flavor evenly in the mixture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and rum or rum extract. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until the mixture forms a sticky, dough-like consistency that holds when pressed.
  4. Shape the Rum Balls: Roll small portions of the mixture between your palms to create bite-sized balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, perfect for snacking or gifting.
  5. Coat the Rum Balls: Roll each ball in the desired coating, such as shredded coconut, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles, to add texture and visual appeal.
  6. Chill and Serve: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least one hour to set. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up before enjoying.

Notes

  • Use fresh cocoa powder and rum for the best flavor.
  • Mix just until combined to avoid overly dense rum balls.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or spoon for uniform sizes.
  • Refrigerate properly to firm up the texture.
  • Adjust sugar amount to suit your preferred sweetness before shaping.

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Keywords: Chocolate rum balls, no-bake dessert, boozy treats, easy chocolate snacks, holiday treats

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