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tea time truffles/rum balls

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lily Mathews
@lilymn03
Diamond Bar, CA

This is a recipe that's a must during Christmas. I make it every year, especially because it is my daughter's favorite.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Transform your favorite boxed chocolate cake mix into these decadent rum balls. They're a boozy and decadent treat. Adding chopped raisins to the cake crumbs gives these truffles a plump texture. Super chocolaty, these truffles are fudgy and chewy. They would make a wonderful holiday gift.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3)
yield 20 candies
prep time 40 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tea time truffles/rum balls

  • 5 c
    chocolate cake crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    chopped raisins or currants
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp
    apricot jam, warmed and sieved
  • 1 Tbsp
    dark rum
  • 1/2 c
    chocolate sprinkles

How To Make tea time truffles/rum balls

  • Chop the raisins.
    1
    Chop the raisins or currants.
  • Mix the cake crumbs, raisins or currants, and cocoa powder.
    2
    Mix the cake crumbs, raisins or currants, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  • Warm and sieve that apricot jam.
    3
    Warm and sieve that apricot jam.
  • Add jam and rum to the cake crumbs.
    4
    Add jam and rum to the cake crumbs.
  • Mix to form a stiff paste.
    5
    Mix to form a stiff paste.
  • Form into balls.
    6
    Form into balls.
  • Roll in sprinkles.
    7
    Immediately roll in the sprinkles.
  • Set aside to chill.
    8
    Set aside in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
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