Gluten Free Holiday Rum Balls Recipe

Name: Gluten Free Holiday Rum Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups gluten-free vanilla shortbread, crumbs (Just whirl the Gluten Free shortbread around in your food processor until it is reduced to fine crum); 3 cups powdered sugar (you may need more); 1 cup walnuts, reduced to crumbs in the food processor; 1/2 cup almonds, reduced to crumbs in the food processor; 1/4 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup good quality dark rum; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup canned milk; 2 teaspoons rum extract; powdered sugar, for rolling the rum balls

Servings: persons

2 cups gluten-free vanilla shortbread, crumbs (Just whirl the Gluten Free shortbread around in your food processor until it is reduced to fine crum)
3 cups powdered sugar (you may need more)
1 cup walnuts, reduced to crumbs in the food processor
1/2 cup almonds, reduced to crumbs in the food processor
1/4 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup good quality dark rum
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup canned milk
2 teaspoons rum extract
powdered sugar, for rolling the rum balls

1
Melt semisweet chips along with canned milk in the microwave on low-med or setting 5 for approximately 45 seconds or until chips can be gently stirred into the milk. set aside.
2
Mix all the dry ingredients together well.
3
add the rum a little at a time until everything makes a stiff dough.
4
You may need more rum, just add until it's the right consistency. Like play dough.
5
Add melted chocolate mixture and rum extract and mix well.
6
Rum Ball dough should be stiff yet pliable.
7
Roll into teaspoon sized balls and coat with powdered sugar. put into small papers and store covered in the fridge for at least 3 days to let flavors mellow, then just before serving, roll in more powdered sugar.
8
These freeze well. Just freeze on a cookie sheet and store in a freezer bag for up to 4 weeks.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups gluten-free vanilla shortbread, crumbs (Just whirl the Gluten Free shortbread around in your food processor until it is reduced to fine crum), 3 cups powdered sugar (you may need more), 1 cup walnuts, reduced to crumbs in the food processor, 1/2 cup almonds, reduced to crumbs in the food processor, and more.

Yes, Gluten Free Holiday Rum Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gluten Free Holiday Rum Balls

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