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Learn how to make traditional German Rum Balls from scratch using this easy authentic rumkugeln recipe. The perfect addition to any Christmas cookie tray and a delicious post-dinner treat. Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rumkugeln aka. German Rum Balls are a delicious treat from Germany and a bit like German almond horns<\/a>, these chocolate rum balls are sold in bakeries all year long but are especially popular during the holiday season and Christmas time.<\/p>\n

This authentic German rum balls recipe<\/strong> will show you how to make them completely from scratch using simple ingredients! <\/p>\n

While you can get rum balls at the local bakery, these homemade ones are so much better than store-bought, and they make great foodie gifts to hand out to your friends and family!<\/p>\n

Making these was how German Bakers would get rid of cake leftovers and cake crumbs that could not be used otherwise in the bakery. They were just mixed with melted chocolate, butter, and rum and then coated in chocolate sprinkles! Easy!<\/p>\n

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If you have cake leftovers from making a pound cake<\/a> or a chocolate cake<\/a> these traditional rum balls are your recipe.<\/p>\n

I use brown real jamaica rum for the recipe and I certainly don’t skimp on it either, but you can also make pretty delicious German rum balls without alcohol<\/strong> and simply add rum extract to the chocolate mixture.<\/p>\n

 Making your own rum balls is quick and easy, and a few chocolates always look good on the Christmas cookie plate. Traditional rum balls are also wonderful as a small gift from the kitchen.<\/p>\n

You only need to put a few ingredients on your shopping list. I think in the run-up to Christmas we don’t need to add additional stress with complicated recipes.<\/p>\n

What cake leftovers shall I use for the rum balls?<\/h2>\n

You can use any cake leftovers for your rum balls. This recipe works best with a simple sponge cake, or a pound cake without any fruits added to it. Nuts or dried fruit are fine.<\/p>\n

If you are using leftover chocolate cake, you can omit the cocoa powder in the recipe. If you don’t have any leftovers, just use a store-bought cake base.<\/p>\n

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