Place mixture in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour to cool and let firm. Roll into 1-inch balls and then roll in extra sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month, will store longer if frozen.

Use holiday colored sugars or sprinkles for the outside decoration for a festive touch. The longer these rum balls sit, the more potent their flavor becomes!

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Grandma Bea's Fudge Cakes

Imagine a whole brownie square stuffed into a single bite! These tiny fudge cakes pack an intense chocolate flavor and can be made with nuts or without.

• 4, 1-ounce squares unsweetened baking chocolate
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups ground walnuts

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line 2 mini-muffin tins with paper liners (there are some cute holiday designs at your local craft store!).

In a large sauce pan, melt the chocolate squares and butter over medium heat. Remove from stove and let cool. Alternate adding sugar and eggs one at a time, starting with sugar and stirring constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Add salt, flour and walnuts and mix well.

Spoon batter into muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until tops are shiny and cracked.

Nut-Free Alternative - omit the ground walnuts and increase baking time by 3-5 minutes. May also substitute ground vanilla wafers and follow original bake time.