Rum Balls

I remember having the best rum ball of my life when I was a teen in Ontario. They were made by a Russian fellow at a flea market I used to frequent with some terrific friends. They were big as a fist, smelled like trouble and tasted like heaven. I would love to reproduce them sometime if I can, so I may end up trying many different recipes to find the right one. Although the flavor of those Russian Rum Balls may have been enhance by the company of good friend and the thrill of the the hunt for treasures. The variety presented here is just delicious. they have a good balance of rum flavor and dense chocolate texture. I like them served chilled :)

Recipe

3/4 C Butter
6oz Chocolate
3 Eggs
1/2C Brown Sugar Packed
1tsp Vanilla
1/2tsp Salt
3/4C Flour
1/4C Dark Rum(maybe a splash more if you like)
Sugar for sanding(choose fine or coarse, or use choc. sprinkles?)

*melt butter and chocolate in double boiler, set aside
*whisk eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. stir in
chocolate mixture. then fold in flour.
*pour into lightly greased 12X17 pan
*bake @350 10-12 min(until tester comes out cleanish) cool
*break up cake and mix in rum until it comes together
*form into small balls and roll in sugar
*eat,eat,eat, and share