Description
Indulge in these rich, chocolatey no-bake rum balls, perfect for festive occasions or satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- 1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped nuts. Stir until evenly distributed.
- 2. Add Rum: Pour in the dark rum and mix until well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together when squeezed.
- 3. Form into Balls: Roll small portions (about 1 inch in diameter) into balls using your hands. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4. Chill: Refrigerate the formed balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 5. Coat: After chilling, roll each ball in additional cocoa powder or powdered sugar for extra sweetness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rum ball (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider experimenting with different types of nuts or using flavored extracts as alternatives to rum for non-alcoholic versions. These treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.