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Taffiny Elrod
Dec 24, 2020  ·   min read
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Chocolate Rum Balls

Chocolate Rum Balls

These are an indulgent treat for the holidays or anytime. They can be made with other flavors as well. Try mint, orange, cherry or amaretto extract in place of the rum extract. And of course, you can replace the heavy cream and rum extract with real rum for the genuine article.
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Prep Time 1 hour
CHILL TIME 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 18rum balls
Calories 72kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender grind the walnuts to a fine texture.
  • Place the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring afterward until the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the walnuts, keto chow, and powdered sweetener.
  • Mix the melted chocolate and butter into the dry ingredients, stir in the heavy cream and rum extract, and mix well.
  • Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • When the mix has chilled, scoop approximately a tablespoon -  a small cookie dough scoop works well for this - and shape into a ball. The texture should be like playdough. If they are too soft, refrigerate them for another 30 minutes. If they are too dry and crumbly, warm them in your hand a bit as you shape them, they should soften and come together.
  • Roll the balls in more powdered sweetener to coat and place them in a container to chill overnight in the refrigerator. The flavors will develop and marry as they chill.
  • You can also roll them in cocoa powder, ground nuts or desiccated coconut. If you want to dip them in melted chocolate, chill them for at least 30 minutes after you roll them.
Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Chocolate

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Rum Balls
Serving Size
1 rum ball
Amount per Serving
Calories
72.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.4
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.59
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.1
g
Cholesterol
8.4
mg
3
%
Sodium
47.6
mg
2
%
Potassium
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
7.1
g
2
%
Fiber
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Sugar Alcohol
4.28
g
Net Carbs
0.66
g
Protein
2.3
g
5
%
Vitamin A
147.21
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
6.71
mg
8
%
Calcium
48.28
mg
5
%
Iron
0.38
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.