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!
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