Chocolate Cherry Rum Balls | Cuban With A Twist | Episode 82

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk offers creaminess with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more affordable and nutritious.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is a caffeine-free alternative.

In a large bowl mix together chocolate cake mix, with 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1/4 cup of water, and 1 egg. Mix ingredients together. If your pre mix package says differently follow the directions that it comes with.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of rum, and 2 cups of pitted and drained cherries. Stir ingredients together.

Spray aluminum pan with non-stick spray, add prepared mix to pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Allow brownies to cool completely.

Using a spoon, scoop out a spoonful of brownie and cherry and carefully pat into small to medium balls.

If brownie balls fall apart while rolling, use a small amount of flour to cover your hands.

Roll balls in powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens