Rum Balls Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Rum Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum; Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling; Vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 large eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum
Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling
Vegetable oil cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat a 12 by 17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Melt butter and chocolate in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
4
Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.
5
Stir in chocolate mixture, then fold in flour.
6
Pour batter into prepared baking sheet.
7
Spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
8
Bake until top is shiny and a cake tester inserted into center comes out with some crumbs attached, about 10 minutes.
9
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
10
Break up brownie into small pieces; transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
11
With machine on low, pour in rum, and mix until crumbs start to come together to form a ball.
12
Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in sanding sugar to coat.
13
Transfer to a baking sheet; refrigerate, uncovered, until cold, about 2 hours.
14
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
15
Rum balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

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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: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Rum Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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