Chocolate Rum Balls
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
60
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Calories
98 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Rum Balls
Description
These Chocolate Rum Balls start with a baked chocolate cake base that is crumbled once cooled. Mixing in cocoa powder, dark rum, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans creates a dough-like texture perfect for rolling. The rum enhances the chocolate flavor with a subtle boozy note without overpowering. Rolling the mixture into small balls about an inch in diameter and coating them in sweetened shredded coconut adds a soft, sweet exterior and a slight crunch from the nuts inside.
They make a handheld treat suitable for parties or casual snacking. The balls can be kept fresh for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage.
Adjust the amount of eggs, milk, and oil according to the cake mix instructions used, as this can vary by brand.For a non-alcoholic alternative, consider making cake pops instead.Substitute dark rum with your preferred liquor to vary the flavor.Store rum balls in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks or freeze for longer preservation.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 egg
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups coconut sweetened, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In the bowl of your mixer add the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk and vegetable oil. Beat on medium for 2 minutes until well incorporated. Pour the cake batter into prepared baking pan.
- Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, if the toothpick comes out clean the cake is done. Let the cake cool completely.
- Remove the cake from the baking pan, and crumble it up in a big bowl. Add the powder sugar, rum, cocoa powder and the chopped pecans. Mix well. Initially you may think there's not enough moisture, but as you mix it, it will all incorporate really well and you will be able to roll rum balls.
- Start rolling, the rum balls should be just a little over an inch in diameter. I usually just use my clean hands, but you may find a cookie scoop may make this easier. After you rolled them between your hands, roll them in the coconut.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of eggs, milk, and oil according to the cake mix instructions used, as this can vary by brand.
- For a non-alcoholic alternative, consider making cake pops instead.
- Substitute dark rum with your preferred liquor to vary the flavor.
- Store rum balls in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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