CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS

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Categories     Candy

Yield 24 candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3.5 to 4 ounces (about 1 1/3 cups) sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons white rum
2 tablespoons powdered sugar plus extra for dusting, divided
2 ounces white chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
5 to 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
Candied orange peel for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Chop flaked coconut as finely as possible in food processor or blender. Place coconut in small bowl. 2. Add rum and 1 tablespoon powered sugar. Melt white chocolate in double boiler over simmering water. 3. Stir melted chocolate and heavy cream into coconut mixture until blended. Divide into 3 equal portions. 4. On work surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll each third about 1/2 inch think; chill rolls. 5. Melt semisweet chocolate in double boiler as directed. Cut chilled rolls into 1-inch pieces; shape into ovals. 6. With long-tined fork,, dip ovals into melted dark chocolate; let set on wire rack. Garnish with candied orange peel while candies are soft.

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