HEAVENLY CAKE BALLS RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Crumble cake into a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine hot water and coffee granules; stir until dissolved. Add the frosting, cocoa and chocolate syrup; stir until combined. Add to cake; beat on low speed until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Steps:

• Combine first four ingredients in large bowl.
• Add maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla.
• Use your hands to make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Almond extract can be subbed for non-alcohol version... add water to equal liquid amount. You can also try non-alcohol rum flavoring.
• Form balls by scooping a tablespoon size amount of mixture.
• Roll in hands to form balls.
• Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place cookie sheet in the freezer for 2 hrs. Tip: After all balls are made, roll balls again with slightly water damped hands. This will make balls smooth before dipping in chocolate.
• Melt chocolate bark in a double boiler or microwave per directions on package.
• Dip frozen balls into chocolate.
• Then place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Optional: Sprinkle a few grains of coarse sea salt on balls before the chocolate sets.
• These freeze well. Take out of the freezer and let sit for 15 minutes. They are also good frozen!