Rum Balls II

11 Reviews

Prep: 40 min
Ready In: 40 min

“These are the best-ever rum balls, perfect for Christmas eating or giving.” - by Emma Brown-Beresford

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) white cake - cooked, cooled and crumbled
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons dark rum
5/8 cup ground almonds
1 (1.75 ounce) package chocolate sprinkles (jimmies)

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Original recipe yields 30 rum balls

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup cake crumbs, cream, melted chocolate, dark rum, and ground almonds.
Form mixture into small balls and roll in sprinkles. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (30 total)

Calories
108 cal
5%

Carbs
12 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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Moira

Dec. 17, 2007

"I'm not a fan of rum but these are superb! You will make about three batches of rum balls with the white cake that you have to bake. I also used more white cake crumbs than the recipe calls for (about..." See more two cups each batch). I had more luck (less mess) when I let the dough sit in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before I rolled them into balls. I rolled mine in chocolate jimmies, cocoa, coconut, crushed candy canes. So easy and very tasty"

maude s.

Oct. 9, 2009

"These are a hit every time I make them although I do typically vary the recipe slightly by taste or by occasion...I've made these with pumpkin, chocolate, carrot, you name it cake and decorated them j..." See moreust as many different ways. Thank you for a great base recipe its def. a keeper :)"

Raven

Dec. 9, 2008

"We loved these! I've made a few different rum ball recipes but i think this will be the one i stick with from now on. The only thing i changed was to use butter cake instead of white and i added a lit..." See moretle cocoa powder. They were wonderful!"

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