Chocolate Rum Balls II

Festive rum balls with a hint of coffee flavor and almonds. If you run out of sprinkles, roll the balls in cocoa!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup almonds
• ¼ cup rum
• 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
• ½ cup chocolate sprinkles (jimmies)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the microwave or in a bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Step 2

Process the almonds in a food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, instant coffee and rum. Blend in the melted chocolate. If dough is too soft to form balls, chill for 1 hour.

Step 3

Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until serving time.