Chocolate walnut rum balls are a delightful confection that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, walnuts, and rum. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with friends or a festive dessert to serve at a holiday party. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create these delicious rum balls that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-WALNUT RUM BALLS
These dense, moist treat are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too.
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Walnut Winter Edible Gift Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 45
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup, then the rum. Mix vanilla wafers and walnuts in medium bowl to blend; add chocolate mixture and stir to blend well.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in shallow bowl. For each rum ball, roll 1 scant tablespoon chocolate mixture into generous 1-inch ball. Roll balls in sugar to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at leas overnight and up to 5 days.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT RUM BALLS
These treats are dense and moist. Wrapped in a pretty box they make a great gift!
Provided by Amanda Denton
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of sugar and the corn syrup, then the rum. In a separate bowl, stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs and walnuts. Add the chocolate mixture to the nut mixture and stir until well blended.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the sugar to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight for best flavor. These can be refrigerated up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
Tips:
- To make the rum balls easier to roll, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar or cocoa powder until it is firm enough to handle.
- To make the rum balls even more decadent, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- For a boozy kick, add an extra splash of rum to the dough.
- The rum balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Chocolate walnut rum balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and nuts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these delicious rum balls that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate walnut rum balls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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