Eggnog Cake Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
02 - 2 tablespoons rum or 2 teaspoons extract of your choice.
03 - 2 large eggs.
04 - 1/4 cup of softened unsalted butter.
05 - 2/3 cup of eggnog.
06 - 16 ounces of pound cake mix.
07 - 16 ounces of vanilla frosting, whipped.
08 - 48 ounces candy coating for dipping.
09 - A sprinkle of sea salt for accents.

# Instructions:

01 - Start by warming up your oven to 350°F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine butter, eggs, cake mix, eggnog, nutmeg, and rum in a bowl. Beat until smooth.
03 - Pour the mixture into your parchment-lined pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. Check it’s done with a toothpick.
04 - Once baked, let it cool all the way. Break the cake into fine crumbs.
05 - Add the frosting bit by bit to the crumbs until it can be shaped.
06 - Roll the mixture into small balls—about 1 inch in size—and lay them on a sheet covered in parchment.
07 - Put the balls into the fridge, leaving them there for a few hours or overnight to harden.
08 - Follow package instructions to melt the candy coating.
09 - Use a fork to dip the chilled balls into the melted coating.
10 - Before the candy coating sets, sprinkle the top with a little sea salt.
11 - Let them chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes, so everything sets perfectly.

# Notes:

01 - You can freeze these.
02 - Great for prepping in advance.
03 - A crowd-pleaser for gatherings.
04 - Awesome as a holiday gift idea.

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