The other day I had a chocolate craving and made these little things, and not only are these little suckers delicious but they are no bake. These are very similar to Swedish Chocolate balls but with no coconut and instead filled with rum and covered in chocolate. There are many versions to this type of ball. My version is based on oatmeal. But I have seen them based on finely crushed vanilla wafers or other cookies. Also some folks add syrup but I like the butter version. Delicious treat any time of the year and they are very easy and quick to make – once you cool these and then dip them in chocolate, the chocolate cools instantly and they are ready to get eaten.
Rum Balls
Yields: 12 | Prep: 20 minutes | Cooling: 1 hour
1 ¼ cup (3 dl) oatmeal
6 tbsp (1 dl) confection sugar
3 tbsp dark rum
2 tbsp cacao powder
3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) butter melted
1.7 oz (50g) dark chocolate
Sprinkles for decorUsing a food processor grind the oatmeal to a fine grain. Then add the confection sugar, cocoa power, butter, and rum. Mix well. Then roll into small balls, about 1/2 tbsp size, and put them into the freezer for about 1 hour. After one hour remove the balls from the freezer and melt the chocolate in the microwave by heating it for 15 seconds at a time and stirring in between. Once it starts melting just keep stirring until it is all melted. Then dip each ball into the chocolate and put on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with sprinkles. Sprinkle right away as the chocolate hardens quickly since the balls are frozen.
Once you have done all of them they are ready to eat – they will keep well in the freezer.
vanillasugarblog says
May 12, 2011 at 6:02 amlove everything about these lil gems!
sonia says
May 12, 2011 at 6:15 amHi There, The balls are looking absolutely delightful. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day….Sonia !!!
carolinaheartstrings says
May 12, 2011 at 7:20 amThat is the perfect recipe. Chocolate and no bake with a little rum thrown in. Yeah boy!
Dan says
May 12, 2011 at 8:16 amLoooooove these. Been one of my favourites since I was a kid.
Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says
May 12, 2011 at 8:51 amThey look beautiful; reminding me of something I make for the holidays and now wondering why I limit it to only then? Yum.
Splendid Willow says
May 12, 2011 at 9:55 amOh no!!! I am trying to lose pounds my friend…. But this I will have to try! Oh my…
(And they will all disappear in 20 second… All 20 of them…)
Warm hugs to you,
Mon
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
May 12, 2011 at 11:19 pmOh my, those look good. Can I pretend they are healthy since they have oatmeal in them, lol.
Privet and Holly says
May 13, 2011 at 5:03 amThese not only sound
amazing, they seem
easy to put together….
And how impressive to
bring as a hostess gift : ) !!
xx Suzanne
Magic of Spice says
May 13, 2011 at 2:16 pmI love rum balls…this is a great recipe 🙂
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
May 17, 2011 at 5:22 amoh, these sound delightful! 🙂
Maria says
May 17, 2011 at 5:48 amwhat a great treat!
Megan says
June 7, 2011 at 9:45 amI’ve made port balls but never rum balls. I’ll have to give these a try!
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker says
August 15, 2012 at 1:29 pmI made 2 half batches today using Kahlua and Malibu, they were divine! Im planning on making them again soon using Baileys and a dark rum too, perfect for the cocktail party we will be hosting at the end of this month 🙂 Great recipe, thank you!
Delishhh replied: — August 16th, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
Sasha, I am so glad you like these. I make them all the time during the holiday season. I have to try different flavors just like you did. You might have to tell me which one is your favorite and then i will try that :). Thanks for stopping by.
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