Description
Delicious no-bake Chocolate Rum Balls combining rich cocoa, chocolate, and warm rum in bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable with various coatings and add-ins, these indulgent sweets are perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed cookies or cake crumbs (e.g., graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or chocolate cookies)
Chocolate Mixture
- ¼ cup sweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
Coating Options
- Chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder for rolling
- Optional: shredded coconut, chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Combine crushed cookies or cake crumbs, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly blended to ensure consistent chocolate flavor throughout the mix.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Mix in softened butter, vanilla extract, and dark rum. Blend thoroughly using a spoon or hands until the mixture forms a smooth, sticky dough that holds together without crumbling.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls using your palms. Aim for consistent sizes to maintain even texture and an attractive presentation.
- Coat the Rum Balls: Roll each ball in your choice of chocolate sprinkles, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut to finish. Feel free to customize the coating to suit your preferences or occasion.
- Chill and Serve: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least one hour to let them firm up and for flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh cookies and quality cocoa powder for enhanced flavor.
- Add butter gradually to control moisture and avoid overly wet dough.
- Chill the dough before rolling to make shaping easier and less sticky.
- Experiment with different types of rum (dark, spiced, or flavored) for unique taste variations.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg