Description
Festive chocolate rum snowballs deliver winter magic in one delightful bite. Sweet coconut-covered truffles sparkle with rich rum essence, promising a sophisticated dessert that delights holiday guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Rum and Flavor:
- 3 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Finishing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Pulverize chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a uniform texture.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then remove from stove and mix in granulated sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate cookie crumbs into butter mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive base.
- Add dark rum and vanilla extract, blending completely to infuse rich flavor throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Roll the chilled mixture into small, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and shredded coconut in a shallow dish.
- Gently roll each chocolate rum ball in the coating mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place coated snowballs on a parchment-lined tray, allowing them to set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve, which helps maintain their shape and enhances flavor melding.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark rum with a rich, complex flavor to elevate the overall taste of the snowballs.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure neat, compact balls.
- Experiment with different cookie types like chocolate graham crackers or Oreos for unique flavor variations.
- For a kid-friendly version, replace rum with milk or coffee extract to maintain the deep, rich essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg