Gluten-Free Rum Balls

Name: Gluten-Free Rum Balls
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20 truffles (approx.)
Ingredients: 1 cup walnut pieces; 1-2 cups vegan chocolate chips; 1 cup coconut flour; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2-3 tablespoons dark rum; 3/4 cup water

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Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
20 truffles (approx.)
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Gluten-Free Rum Balls

Nina Acevedo

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These easy rum balls are vegan, gluten-free, and make a fun little no-bake treat that's perfect for the holidays.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup walnut pieces
1-2 cups vegan chocolate chips

Filling:

1 cup coconut flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2-3 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 cup water

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Instructions

Whisk together the dry filling ingredients in a medium bowl (the coconut flour, cocoa powder, and the sugar) then stir the wet ones (vanilla, maple syrup, rum, water) in. Stir until you've got a smooth mixture and pop the bowl in the fridge.
The walnuts need to be in really small pieces. You can either chop them up in a food processor (but don't totally pulverize them) or put them in a Ziploc and smash them with a rolling pin.
Form the filling into balls. I find smaller balls work a lot better for this recipe... I aimed for 3/4"-1" balls.
Melt the chocolate. I do this in 15 second intervals in the microwave (note: it's really easy to burn dairy-free chocolate so do it very carefully or use a double boiler). I suggest starting with one cup and melting more if/when you run out so you don't waste it.
Dip the balls in the chocolate and then gently roll them in the walnuts. This process can get a little messy, so just have fun with it. Add the finished balls to a plate or baking sheet. Once they're all done, pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set. Once they've set, I suggest keeping them in a sealed container in the fridge and taking them out just prior to serving.