Recipes

Holiday Rum Balls

Name: Holiday Rum Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces stale chocolate brownies, crumbled; 0.25 cup dark rum; 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped; 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting

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A proper rum ball should be a fire hazard. I hope you give these a try on your holiday dessert table!

Recipe by Chef John

Published on April 24, 2012

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 chocolate rum balls

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Ingredients

8 ounces stale chocolate brownies, crumbled
¼ cup dark rum
3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting

Directions

Place crumbled brownies in a bowl. Pour rum over brownies, let soak for 1 minute; stir until mixture forms a paste-like consistency.
Using a 1-inch sorbet scoop or melon baller, scoop out balls of chocolate-rum mixture and transfer each to the plate lined with plastic wrap. Place the plate with chocolate balls in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm enough to roll. Remove from freezer, roll each into a smooth ball; return plate to freezer.
Melt 3 ounces chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1 ounce chocolate; stir until chocolate is melted and combined.
Remove chocolate balls from freezer; place one ball in melted chocolate and gently move around with a fork to coat completely. Transfer to baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat. Repeat for remaining chocolate balls.
Dust chocolate rum balls with cocoa powder and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87	Calories
5g	Fat
10g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 41mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 1g
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 41mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.