How to Make Rum Balls

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the ingredients.

   Be very careful if you use a microwave.
   
   The chocolate chips tend not to look melted and the tendency is to overheat them.
   
   Seven minutes on power level 2 with a stir every few minutes in a standard microwave is sufficient.
   
   Cool the chips. ,,,, Sealing the container is important if you want to preserve the alcohol.
   
   Place the container in the fridge for 3+ hours or until the mixture is solid.
   
   You can leave the mixture to chill overnight, if you wish. , You can also serve them plain. , You can serve them right from the freezer, since they rarely freeze. ,
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   Step 2: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or a microwave on low power.

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   Step 3: Cream the margarine or margarine and butter mixture and add to the melted chocolate chips.

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   Step 4: Blend in egg and powdered (icing) sugar

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   Step 5: while continually mixing.

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   Step 6: Slowly stir in the rum.

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   Step 7: Pour the mixture into a container with little head space and cover with plastic wrap or a very tight lid.

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   Step 8: Roll into balls of whatever size you prefer and roll on a plate of garnish to finish them off.

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   Step 9: Store in a closed container in the freezer.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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