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Rum Balls

Quick and easy 5 ingredient rumballs- perfect for the christmas season.
Prep Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 250 gm Fruit/plum cake
  • ½ cup crushed digestive biscuits
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 50 ml Rum
  • 120 gms chopped chocolate

For garnishing

  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder
  • 200 gms melted chocolate

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a bowl, crush the cake and the digestives. A few small pieces are okay.
  • Mix in the cocoa powder and butter
  • Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave and add it to the cake mixture. mix well.
  • Start adding the rum – a little at a time, and add more as needed till you reach a consistency to form a ball when rolled. If its too soft, add more digestive crumbs or cake to adjust.
  • Scoop the dough and roll into roughly 1 inch balls or by weight of 20-25g each and place on a parchment lined tray. Put away in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • If coating with melted chocolate - Dip each cooled ball in the melted chocolate and gently place on a wired rack with the help of a fork. Garnish with sprinkles or white chocolate if you want. Repeat with all the balls and let dry then transfer to an airtight container.
  • Or simply dust the balls with cocoa powder.
  • Keep refrigerated in an air tight container till needed.

Notes

 For measurement conversions to grams and ml, refer the conversion guide here – Measurements Conversion Guide
 
  
 
 
Keyword: Bakery, Quick & Easy