These Chocolate Rum Truffles would make a great holiday gift and are easy to make. One recipe makes three different kinds.
Happy Holidays! Today I'm sharing a sweet treat you can have on hand, give to family/friends or would make a great hostess gift. These Chocolate Rum Truffles are a bite sized treat full chocolate flavor and a hint of rum.
I know this time of year it is all about the cookies. Nothing wrong with that, cookies are great but making truffles is really easy to do and make a great addition to your holiday platters! So when I was asked to create a recipe using Diplomatico Rum and spices from Simply Organic, I was eager to give it a try.
And if you are like me, you don't mind getting your hands into stuff! I make homemade pasta with my hands just like my grandmother did and these were a LOT less messier to do. Just place a small scoop in your hand and roll... I placed the ball into the bowl with either the pecans, cinnamon sugar or cocoa powder and just moved the bowl around until they were coated. Easy!
Enjoy the holiday and make yourself a batch of these tasty treats!
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Chocolate Rum Truffles
Tasty truffles with rum!
Ingredients
- 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
- ¼ cup Diplomatico rum
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For rolling - chopped pecans, cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- In a microwave bowl place the chocolate and butter; heat for 30 seconds, stir then keeping heating for 20-30 seconds until melted
- In a small saucepan combine the whipping cream and light corn syrup; heat until it just comes to a simmer then add to the chocolate mixture. Stir until well mixed.
- Add rum and vanilla; stir until well mixed
- Put in refrigerator in small bowl until it is well chilled (2-3 hours)
- In 3 small bowls place pecans, cocoa powder and a cinnamon sugar mixture
- Using a small scoop to form a ball and roll in desired topping
- Place on wax paper in a container and keep refrigerated
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Marcie FlavortheMoments says
These truffles look so perfect, Deb, and they must be so delicious with that rum! This would be such a nice addition to the cookie tray!
cooking with curls says
Oooh yum!! I have had rum balls in the past that would knock you out. Now I kind of wish I had the recipe, LOL. These truffles look delicious Deb, and I want to get my hands on that rum. It looks quite impressive!
Jamie Sherman says
I would love a few of these - they look perfect, Deb! Not only would these be great at the holidays, but any time you needed an impressive but easy treat!
Kelly LifemadeSweeter says
These truffles are gorgeous, Deb! I can just imagine how amazing the rum is in here! Hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays so far and Happy Happy New Year! 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
These truffles look fabulous, Deb! I want them all!
Cindy DIYbeautify says
Oh my. ..these look amazing!
tangerinewallpaper says
YUM!!!! I've never had rum truffles. I think I need to try them. 🙂
Alicia Gavaris says
Deb, these looks absolutely amazing. I might have to do some more baking this week! I'd love if you'd share this recipe (or any of your favourites) at our link party, Create • Share • Inspire, tonight through Sunday (aburstofbeautiful.com)!
Alicia
Carlee says
Yum! My boss's wife still makes rum balls for Christmas. She makes them in three levels, starting with kahlua and ending with bacardi 151. You can't feel your lips after one or two 😉
Kids Are A Trip says
These truffles look delicious. My grandma used to always make rum balls at Christmas. Since I don't have the recipe, I definitely plan on trying yours. Pinning this from the Pin Junkie!
Sue Falls says
I followed the directions exactly yet the rum and vanilla would not blend into the chocolate / cream mixture. I have a feeling this is not going to harden as it's supposed to once I cool it.
Deb Attinella says
I sent you a direct email....