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tea-time truffles/rum balls

(2 ratings)
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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.

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(2 ratings)
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

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