Rum Balls
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Rum Balls
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These gorgeous rum balls, made with walnuts, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, and butter, are a Southern classic. A lovely homemade Christmas gift.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup walnuts toasted and finely chopped (or pecans)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Generous pinch fine sea salt
- Sprinkles, shredded coconut, or more toasted and finely chopped nuts for decorating (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat the rum in a small saucepan over medium heat until the booze is reduced by half. Watch it carefully, as it evaporates quickly.
- Set a heatproof bowl over but not touching a pot of gently simmering water. Add the chocolate and butter to the bowl and wait, stirring occasionally, until they're both completely melted.
- Remove the bowl from the heat (careful, it will be hot!) and stir in the walnuts, rum, confectioners’ sugar, and salt. Let cool to room temperature. (You can cover and refrigerate the cooled rum balls mixture for a few hours or even up to a few days, although you'll need to let it warm to room temperature before you proceed.)
- Portion the mixture into 1-inch balls. (If it's too sticky to easily roll into balls, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. If it's a little crumbly, try to roll it into balls anyways and if that doesn't work, let the mixture rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes and try again.)
- Roll the rum balls in sprinkles of some sort, if desired. Place the rum balls in a parchment-lined container with a lid.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The taste of the rum will be subtle at first yet will deepen with time. We found the taste after exerting patience for a few days to be perfect.
Notes
- Make-ahead--The rum balls can be made up to 2 weeks before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
- Freezing--The rum balls can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet.
- Substitutions--Use spiced rum or bourbon instead of dark rum.
- Rolling tips--Coat your hands with cooking spray before rolling the balls. The warmth of your hands will soften the chocolate mixture, so start with a mixture that is a little chilly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1ball
Calories
101kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24rum balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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