Germany Rumkugeln (Rum Balls)
These addicting rum balls are a favorite at Christmas and the New Year. Simple to make, they look and taste exquisite, with a crunchy candy exterior giving way to a smooth, buttery center that melts on the tongue. Rumkugeln make a great gift for a host or hostess or can be enjoyed with a glass of red wine or strong coffee. Variations include finely chopped walnuts or almonds.
Recipe Servings: 30
Prep Time
5 minutes
+ 2 hours resting
+ 2 hours resting
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp (195 g) unsalted butter
- 3¾ cup (450 g) powdered sugar
- 2¼ cups (13 oz/368 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups (170 g) almond meal or hazelnut meal
- 6 Tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate sprinkles, as needed
Directions
- Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Add powdered sugar, stirring to combine.
- Cook powdered sugar mixture for 1–2 minutes or until smooth.
- Stir nut meal into melted chocolate (still over the double boiler to keep warm).
- Add powdered sugar mixture, rum, and vanilla extract, stirring to thoroughly combine.
- Divide chocolate mixture and roll into balls that are ¾–1 inch in diameter.
- Roll balls in chocolate sprinkles and let cool.
- Serve rumkugeln at room temperature.
Notes
- Store rumkugeln in an airtight container in a cool place or in the fridge, and they'll keep for several weeks.
- Cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, or finely chopped nuts may be used in place of chocolate sprinkles.
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