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Cherry Rum Balls: No-Bake Boozy Chocolate Cherry Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 15 minutes + 2-3 days resting time
  • Yield: 24 rum balls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cherry Rum Balls are a no-bake, boozy chocolate treat combining rich semisweet chocolate, rum, and sweet candied cherries. Perfect for holidays and gatherings, these bite-sized delights feature a crunchy pecan texture and a juicy cherry center, with flavors melding beautifully after a few days of resting.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for mixing)

For Rolling and Garnish

  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for coating)
  • 24 red candied cherries, halved

Instructions

  1. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Stir in the rum and light corn syrup until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
  2. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, ensuring an even distribution throughout.
  3. Form the Mixture: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and can be shaped into balls without crumbling.
  4. Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands, making approximately 24 pieces. Then, roll each ball in the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar to coat evenly.
  5. Add the Cherry Garnish: Press a halved candied cherry firmly into the center of each rum ball, embedding it gently so it stays in place.
  6. Store and Develop Flavors: Place the rum balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days to allow the rum and chocolate flavors to meld and intensify before serving.

Notes

  • Choose your rum wisely: light rum for subtle flavor, dark rum for richness, or spiced rum for extra kick.
  • Let the flavors meld by storing the balls for a few days to develop a deeper taste.
  • Customize by swapping pecans with almonds or dipping the balls in melted chocolate for extra decadence.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/cherry-rum-balls-no-bake-boozy-chocolate-cherry-treats-recipe/