Make this classic holiday treat using leftover brownies. If you do not want to add alcohol, simply replace it with orange or apple juice. Ten minutes in the oven seems too long, as the edges got quite dark after the go around in. Some recipes recommend refrigerating the rum ball dough for at least 15 minutes before forming the balls, so that the dough is very firm. Dec 19, 2016 add rum starting with 14 cup and adding more if needed to create a consistency that holds its shape when rolled. These rum balls were way too easy to make and very tasty too. My boyfriend who is a cheesecake connoisseur even commented that the crust wasnt dry and crumbly like a lot of graham cracker crusts. Yields 34 dozen peanut butter balls, dependent on size. Chocolate rum balls are the perfect holiday indulgence. Form dough into 2 inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar. Plus, we have a soft spot for pies with graham cracker. I sometimes use vanilla wafers or chocolate wafers as a substitute for graham crackers, depending on the recipe.
Add additional powdered sugar usually up to 14 cup until the dough is of a consistency to roll into balls without sticking to your hands. Mix together wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners sugar and cocoa. We prefer the rum balls or bourbon balls to be chewy and fudgelike, not dried out like the rum ball recipes that. These are made with coconut rum, chocolate, honey, toasted pecans, and graham cracker crumbs. Turn them into dark chocolate coconut rum truffles with a couple easy steps.
An easy, no bake recipe for delicious rum balls made with cocoa and a hint of rum. Page 1 of 2 australian equivalent of graham crackers. Plus, we have a soft spot for pies with graham cracker crusts. Additional confectioners sugar or crushed vanilla wafers. Bourbon balls an easy nobake cookie thats been a family favorite for generations.
But i have to say, 49 years later, im not that impressed with graham cracker crust. Used these to make a cheesecake crust and they were fantastic. Scoop by tablespoonfuls and shape into 1inch balls by rolling between palms of hands until smooth. Using a small scoop or melon baller scoop dough and roll into balls. For a milder, lessalcoholic taste, try using cooking rum. Sylvia lovegren tells us in her book fashionable food that baked goods laced with alcohol were all the rage in the 1960s, especially rum and bourbon balls. Graham cracker crumbs are made from crushed graham crackers. Thats how i feel every time i want graham crackers. These are so festive that you may just want to extend your holidaying a bit longer. In addition to being eaten as a snack graham crackers can be crushed and used as base for a popular pie crust graham cracker crust. Aug 09, 2007 i sometimes use vanilla wafers or chocolate wafers as a substitute for graham crackers, depending on the recipe.
If you dont want to use commercial graham crackers. Has anyone used graham cracker crumbs as a substitute. Add rum starting with 14 cup and adding more if needed to create a consistency that holds its shape when rolled. To this mixture add the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder and stir until combined.
Glutenfree graham cracker pie crust the frugal farm wife. Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, nobake rum balls. Melt a 1inch square of paraffin wax with the chocolate bits in a saucepan. Take out of the oven and with a sharp knife or pizza cutter cut the rectangle into rows of squares you can make however big or small you want. Apr 05, 2020 scoop by tablespoonfuls and shape into 1inch balls by rolling between palms of hands until smooth. I have a recipe for a graham cracker crust that basically uses half ground flaxmeal and half almond flour, with melted butter, splenda, and some cinnamon thrown in. Combine graham cracker crumbs with butter and mix well. Rum balls substitute malibu rum instead of dark rum and roll in toasted coconut instead of powdered sugar. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until fully combined. So instead of oreos, its ok to use other cookies then like the graham crackers or what if i. Chocolate bourbon or rum balls recipe the kitchen magpie. Each full cracker can be broken into 2 squares or 4 small rectangles. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.
You can substitute the rum for 1 tsp extract to make them alcoholfree and suitable for sharing with the younger generation add extra cream if needed once you combine all of the ingredients, youll want to make sure they form a ball that holds its shape and isnt too soft. This graham cracker log recipe is a moist bar cookie is filled with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and nuts welcome to day 54 of the 100 days of homemade holiday inspiration. Of course we got to eat our successes and this crust was a success for everyone of us. Some rum balls are made with cookie crumbs but this one has a graham cracker base.
And these rum balls couldnt be any easier, just like the baileys balls. Pretty much any crunchy thing thats cookie or cracker like can work in as a pie crust. If you add too much and they are too soft, add in more cookie crumbs to get desired consistency, note that the crumbs do soak up the liquids as they sit. The crumbs can be purchased in most grocery stores. Place the sifted confectioners sugar into a small bowl and roll the rum balls in the sugar. Just like santa, i have big orders to fill when it comes to the holidays. Press crumbs into bottom of each cup using a mini tart shaper. Using your hands, form 1 inch balls and toss them in granulated sugar, coconut flakes, chocolate sprinkles etc. Then roll the rum balls in confectioners sugar, finely chopped nuts, or cocoa powder. If you want nonalcoholic rum balls, substitute vanilla extract or apple or orange juice for the rum. Bacardi rum balls recipe with photos adventureeatz bacardi rum balls good, given that we have a lot of bacardi. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 12 cups coconut, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and butter in small bowl.
Actually, pie crust or scotch fingers might work, or butter cookies. These delicious rum balls are very easy to make and make the perfect gifts. Made from graham cracker crumbs, this nobake dessert is a great addition to your holiday. Rum balls can be made with graham crackers, crushed vanilla wafers, or even leftover cake and make a great gift around the holidays. Graham crackers are sweetened crackers made with graham whole wheat flour as well as other ingredients including sugar and flavorings. Cant even tell the difference from regular graham cracker crumbs. I like to make a few dozen at a time and give them to my neighbors for christmasaudrey larson, bloomington, minnesota. Kind of like a pie crust, you want to work the fat into the dough quickly. But honestly, here are the super quick and easy steps to making rum balls. Place graham balls in small muffin liners or arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. The best glutenfree graham crackers glutenfree baking. This is a great recipe to make with the kids and great for school lunch box treats. And while graham cracker pie crust is one of the easiest crusts to make, dont forget that there is a whole world of other fun possibilities out there that are equally delicious.
I used it with a key lime pie once and thought it was ok, but the flaxmeal winds up doing that gummysticktotheroofofyourmouth thing. No, graham cracker crusts are much more egalitarian, and we like easy crusts this time of year. Stir together butter, peanut butter, coconut and powdered sugar. Get one of our graham cracker crumbs recipe and prepare delicious and healthy treat for your family or friends.
Vanilla wafer crumbs 12 12 oz box, coconut, powdered sugar, corn syrup, rum, powdered sugar for rolling. Rum balls are an easy chocolate candy to make at home. Dec 03, 2019 this graham cracker log recipe is a moist bar cookie is filled with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and nuts. This was one of the first things i learned to make as a young girl in my high school home economics class. Place confectioners sugar and pecans in the food processor and process until the nuts are finely ground. When chocolate begins to set up, roll in graham cracker crumbs then in chopped nuts. I could have gotten away with 6, but i was feeling indulgent. Jun 30, 2017 the nice crackerlike texture of a graham cracker comes from both the baking powder and the way the fat is cut into the dough. You can also replace the rum with another spirit, like bourbon, for a completely. Using a food processor, crush graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs.
Easy gluten free rum balls recipe only 6 ingredients. Make a quick pastry cream out of instant vanilla pudding only use 1 12 c of milk to make it so it sets up really thick into which you fold 1 c to 1 12c whipped cream not the stuff. Coat with additional powdered sugar, hot chocolate drink powder, or cinnamon. See great recipes for josiahs magic chocolate coconut rum balls too.
Depending on your alcoholic preference, you can use bourbon or whiskey instead of rum. I think a food processor is the best tool for the job. The rum part to be optional in this recipe, as many of. No bake rum balls recipe in 2020 rum balls, christmas. Stir in the wafer crumbs, 12 cup of the powdered sugar, and chopped nuts. The nice cracker like texture of a graham cracker comes from both the baking powder and the way the fat is cut into the dough. Ten minutes in the oven seems too long, as the edges got quite dark after the go around in the oven with the filling. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill. Rum balls are a nobake confection and are a delicious mixture of nuts, cookie. Supereasy graham cracker crust recipe taste of home. I want to make my dd a jewellery box cake for her birthday. Store in refrigerator in a tightly covered container. Experiment with crushed shortbread cookies or graham cracker crumbs for a different taste. Graham crackers usually refers to a store bought, semisweet american biscuit that is made from graham flour.
For an alcohol free version, just substitute the rum with equal quantities of black coffee or drinking chocolate deepthi. That may sound a little weird at first, especially since i have to make granola too, but unlike graham crackers, granola is easy to make, besides, i usually have some on hand any way. Super easy and kidfriendly rum balls made from crushed biscuits, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut and ready in just 5 minutes. Roll the balls in powdered sugar and set them aside for about an hour. Since graham cracker crumbs tend to be drier than graham crackers themselves, i used 7 tablespoons butter. You can substitute the rum for 1 tsp extract to make them alcoholfree. Most classic rum ball recipes are made with a dash of rum totally. Once you scoop out the dough, roll it firmly between your palms until they form a nice, tight, bitesized ball. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar. The spruce cover the bowl with cling wrap and place the mixture in the refrigerator until it is firm enough to shape about 1 hour. Each day we will be inspiring you with recipes, decorating ideas, crafts, homemade gift ideas and much more. In a bowl stir together graham crackers, dried fruit bits and. Welcome to day 54 of the 100 days of homemade holiday inspiration.
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the vanilla wafers, cocoa and sugar. Add mini chips, and when well combined, evenly divide into a mini cheesecake pan make sure you place your metal disks in each cup first. Since granola is toasted, it should crush easily and soak the butter right up just like a graham cracker. Make with your favorite bourbon or rum for a delicious grownup treat. The crumbs are combined with sugar and butter then used to make. Graham cracker crusts are much more foolproof than the elusive flaky pastry crust. I like to make a few dozen at a time and give them to my neighbors for. In a food processor or electric chopper, blend up vanilla wafers or graham crackers until it reaches a mealy consistency. Dark rum is best for this recipe, it adds a fantastic flavor dimension to. In fact, if theres a double crust, im even happier. Dip ball into mixture and place on parchment paper. If you dont own one, use a pastry cutter or two butter knives. Dec 15, 2017 to make it super easy, use a small cookie scoop to make these bourbon balls. These easy 4 ingredient rum balls are made with oreo cookies, rum.
Combine softened cream cheese with sugar and add egg and vanilla. How to make rum balls that ooze with awesomeness tastessence. This is a great recipe to make with the kids and perfect for school lunch box treats. We prefer the rum balls or bourbon balls to be chewy and fudgelike, not dried out like the rum. I rolled some in cocoa powder and graham cracker crumbs for some variety you could also roll them in toasted coconut. Easy gluten free rum balls recipe with the holidays upon us, i thought i would share my super simple, 6 ingredient, no bake gluten free rum balls recipe consider it an early christmas gift. Combine graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, cocoa powder, powered sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon. In a medium bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Combine the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Graham crust is usually made of graham crumbs mixed with some butter and sometimes sugar, usually seen in recipes for pie crusts or cheesecake bases.
With a these simple crusts, there is no longstanding debate over shortening versus butter or what temperature your marble pastry board should be. I also use confectioners sugar instead of white sugar. Break grahams into pieces and process in two batches in food processor until fine crumbs form. You can substitute colorful sprinkles, cocoa powder, powdered sugar or finely chopped nuts in. You can also purchase whole graham crackers, break the crackers into pieces and place in a food processor and pulse on and off until the crumbs are uniformly crushed. Easy to make, i bet you have the ingredients necessary in your kitchen cupboards to make these right now. Add all ingredients together in a bowl, except powdered sugar. Recipes with graham cracker crumbs recipes sparkrecipes. As their name implies, these cookies contain rum and because they are not baked the alcohol flavor and kick are not lost during baking. Its low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Awesome alternatives to that boring graham cracker crust. Youll want to have very finely ground crumbs so youll want to use a food processor to break down your graham crackers and almonds or you can save time and buy them already ground.
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