Chocolatey, nutty and heady with rum, why not try my easy Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls recipe? Those of you who’ve followed my previous posts may be a bit surprised that I’ve used rum in one of my recipes. In daily life, I’m strictly tee-total! But I often use alcohol in my cooking, whether it’s wine to deepen the flavor of a sauce or sherry to make a traditional trifle!
And in this cocoa balls recipe, the rum works perfectly to add a deep background heat that makes them that little bit more sophisticated! The cocoa and nuts add the rest of the flavor and texture, and everything is held together by the crushed wafers and syrup.
To make Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix the crumbled vanilla wafers, nuts, cocoa and 3/4 cup powdered sugar together in a bowl.
Stir in the rum and syrup.
Take teaspoons of the dough and shape into 1 inch balls.
Tip 1 tablespoon of the remaining powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the balls in the sugar until fully coated.
Leave the balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavor to develop.
Before serving, roll the balls in the remaining powdered sugar once more.
Try my Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls as a sweet treat to snack on during the day, or even served as petit fours at a dinner party! What do you think? Let me know how you find them in the comments section below!
Such a delight. Made these for my friends at a small get-together, and they were a hit. The rum adds a nice touch, making them taste fancy, but they are so easy to whip up. Perfect treat for any occasion.
Superb! I made these for a family gathering and they were gone in minutes! Everyone was raving about them. The rum adds a grown-up twist that I love. Can't wait to make them again!
I made these Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls for a family gathering, and they were a hit! My kids loved rolling them in the cocoa, getting messy. It turned our normal Sunday into a sweet celebration. Truly an exceptional treat!
Délicieux!
Simply indulgent treat! My husband loved these rum balls. I made them for his birthday and they were gone in minutes!
Well done! Verified!
I made the Cocoa and Nut Rum Balls for our housewarming party. Everyone loved them! The rum added a special twist that made them so memorable. They were super easy to make and the ingredients were simple to find. I'll definitely make these again for our next get-together.
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