Carriewiththree's Notes:
Expand12 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup almond paste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup whole fat organic sour cream Ask a question about this ingredient
a pinches salt Ask a question about this ingredient
8 cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed (one box equals 2 cups when crushed) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups icing sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup melted organic butter, unsalted Ask a question about this ingredient
2/3 cups good quality cocoa Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup white rum Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups pecans, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
approx. 4 cups chocolate shot or sprinkle Ask a question about this ingredient
Melt the chocolate chips and combine with the sour cream, almond paste and salt. Cream well and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a separate large bowl combine the wafers, icing sugar, melted butter, cocoa, white rum and pecans. Stir together until mixture holds its shape.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the chocolate and sour cream mixture to the second bowl and knead with your hands until blended and soft.
Ask a question about this stepRefridgerate until firm enough to form small balls in the palm of your hand, yet soft enough to pick up the chocolate shot. I sometimes let this sit in fridge for a couple of days to let the flavors blend.
Ask a question about this stepWhen you are ready to roll pour the chocolate shot into a bowl. While the mixture is very firm, take a generous tablespoonful and form into balls. Roll in the shot until covered.
Ask a question about this stepArrange the rum balls on wax paper lined trays and refrigerate overnight. The next day you can put into decorative tins and dishes and refrigerate until ready to transport.
Ask a question about this stepThese keep well in refrigerator, but you should freeze them if you are keeping more than 3 weeks. Freezing will not affect their taste.
Ask a question about this stepI always give these out with the following instructions: Set out approx. 1 hour prior to serving so they warm up slightly for better taste. Do not let them sit out too long or they become too soft. Keep out of reach of children and pets!
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Poor Fraser but thank you for sharing! MUCH better than the rum ball recipe that I have made in the past!