How to Make Chocolate Rum Balls

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By mrsmac
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rum balls with chocolate sprinlkes

H' mm chocolate and rum the best of both worlds what more could a person ask for, unless it's a glass of champagne to help them slide down. These delectable little treats are good at any time of year, but be very careful they are addictive!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 1/2 cups finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup Morgan spiced rum
1 can condensed milk
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chocolate sprinkles

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the finely crushed wafers, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, cocoa, mix in rum and condensed milk stir until all ingredients are wet. Put in refrigerator to allow flavours to mix for 2 to 3 hours. If mixture seems to soft add more cookies until it is firmer.
Step 2

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the chocolate sprinkles, coconut flakes or other sprinkles feel free to experiment.
Lay them on waxed paper it helps with the stickiness.
Step 3

Store rum balls in an airtight container for 1-3 days to develop the flavors the longer they sit the more the taste intensifies.

Tips & Warnings

Alternate rolling the balls in coconut, confectioners sugar, or chocolate powders like light and dark for a different look.
Use different liquors it does not have to be rum.
Finely crush the cookies in the blender or place in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin until fine crumbs are formed.
Remember these treats contain alcohol if young children will be around it might be safer to use rum essence instead of alcohol.
Don't wear good cloths it is very sticky!