The Best Chocolate Rumballs Recipe
I’ve been making these chocolate rumballs for quite a few years now, they’re just an absolute classic around these parts! There is no holiday at my house without these rumballs. Any potluck I ever attend, I bring chocolate rumballs, they’re just a straight up crowd pleaser that always has people coming back for more. Let me tell you why. The secret is the rum, and I love to add a bit more rum. In the recipe I say ¼ cup of rum. But not me, I add ½ cup and when you eat one, it’s like having a chocolate rum shot. They remind me of a chocolate martini, whose else’s mouth is watering?
What Are Chocolate Rumballs?
Now you may be asking, Jo what exactly is a rumball? Well if you’re uninitiated then let me tell you, rum balls are similar to chocolate truffles in richness and decadence. They’re a little confectionery cake that is usually rolled around in chocolate sprinkles or in our case, shredded coconut. Also there are many different variations of them. My version uses a chocolate cake mix, making these rumballs extra easy, I mean who needs more difficulties during the holidays.
Ingredient Notes
Cake mix – This is my fast and quick secret for these rumballs, boxed chocolate cake mix – super quick and still super tasty! Make sure you follow the instructions on the box on how to make it. Wet ingredients – Eggs, vegetable oil (like canola), and milk. Rum – In my world dark rum is a must, but feel free to use whichever kind you’d like, or whatever you have on hand. Nuts – I used ground pecans today for texture, flavor, and structure. Walnuts also work. Powders – We’re using both powdered sugar and cocoa powder to mix in with our rum and pecans, believe me you need powdered sugar rather than regular sugar. Coconut – Shredded and unsweetened for our rumballs to be rolled around in.
How To Make Chocolate Rumballs
Not A Rum Fan?
While rum is my favorite for this recipe, you can use whichever your favorite type of liquor is for the flavor. If you’re looking for an alcohol free version, try a cake pop recipe.
How Can I Tell When My Cake Is Done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake in the pan. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done baking. If there is any batter sticking to the toothpick, bake for 5-10 minutes at a time until the toothpick comes out clean. Use a new toothpick for each test.
What Else Can I Add To My Rumballs?
Well you can use whatever your mind dares to dream about! I promise not to take offense if you choose to tweak this recipe, that’s the fun with Holiday desserts – is making them your own!
Walnuts Almonds Pistachios Raisins Dried cranberries Chocolate sprinkles – rather than coconut on the outside Vanilla
Storing Leftovers
You can store the rumballs in an airtight container in the fridge for over a week. You can also freeze them stored in an airtight container.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies Chocolate Sugar Cookies Thumbprint Cookies Classic Shortbread Cookies Poppy Seed Rugelach Lime Meltaways Soft Oatmeal Cookies Chocolate Truffles
