Rich, creamy, and packed with little surprises, these Chocolate Bonbons are sure to impress your guests at your next gathering.
Remember in the film Chocolat when Vianne offers Roux a chocolate truffle so confident that it would be the best thing he ever tasted and then he replies satisfyingly, "Very good...but not my favorite."
I've had the same experience over the years when it comes to making chocolate delicacies. Many attempts have been met with mixed reviews, from bonbons, truffles, to candies.
While I'm still learning my way as I go, I can unabashedly announce that I've discovered a fool-proof recipe for the most decadent homemade bonbons you'll ever need.
By definition bonbons are small chocolate confections usually filled with liqueur or other sweet alcoholic ingredients.
Today ours feature rum raisins and chopped walnuts. The end result is a rich, boozy decadent biteful that looks as impressive as it tastes. The best part is that this recipe is semi-homemade and takes only a bit of time to pull together. Most of the effort is just having the patience to let it all set.
Chocolate Bonbons
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 dozen bonbons 1x
Ingredients
- 1 box of fudge brownie mix
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus 1 cup for coating
- 8 ounces vanilla frosting
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In small bowl combine the raisins and rum. Let stand for about 15 minutes for the raisins to absorb the rum.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine brownie mix, rum raisins (do not drain the rum), walnuts, vanilla extract, water, eggs, ½ cup chocolate chips. Stir to combine until a thick batter comes together.
- Pour the batter into an 8x8 square lined baking dish. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cake tester comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.
- Break up the brownies into a large bowl and combine with the vanilla frosting until incorporated. Using a tablespoon or ice cream scooper, scoop out the batter onto a line baking sheet. Freeze for about 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt down 1 cup of chocolate chips in a double-boiler or microwave. Carefully dip each bonbon into the melted chocolate. I use two forks to this process to let the excess drip. Place back onto the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate has set.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder. Enjoy!
Notes
Bonbons can be stored into an airtight container for upto a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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Beth says
OMG, I can't wait to make these! I would live off of bonbons if I could. They're just so good.
Stephanie says
Oh my goodness these look amazing! I'm going to try these when we have friends over next weekend.
Sarah Stockley says
These look so tasty. It has made me want to go and get the ingredients to make them right now!
Melanie E says
These sound lovely and decedent. I love that you used a fudge brownie mix as a useful shortcut. I bet they taste amazing.
Samantha Donnelly says
Anything chocolate related is a must in my house, these look and sound amazing and easy to make as well.
Talya Stone says
Oh my I think I just died and went to choco heaven! These look so ridiculously chocolatey and decadent...
rhianwestbury says
I've never seen the film chocolat, but these bonbons look incredibly tasty. I've tried making truffles a few times but never been 100% happy with them x
Mosaic Art says
This looks sooooo so good! I love anything chocolate. Can't wait to try your recipe, can't wait...
Risa Lopez says
That looks so yummy and easy to make. I will print out the recipe. Can't wait to try it.
DAVID J MYERS says
Catherine, Those bon bons look amazing. We have never tried to make anything like this at home so I'll have to see if my wife, who loves chocolate, will be willing to work with me to create these treats. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Melissa Cushing says
These chocolate bonbons look amazing and I wish I had some to enjoy now... making me hungry 😉
Laura says
So yummy!! Chocolates and nuts - you can never go wrong.
Yeah Lifestyle says
I am a huge chocolate fan so salivating here!! I can't wait to try your recipe and I am sure they would all quickly disappear
jupiter hadley says
I love the idea of making homemade bonbons! This would make such a good date night activity too.
Minitool Partition Wizard Crack says
i love this site ! thanks for the tips!
Marta says
I love anything chocolate and these bon bons take me back to my childhood. I can't wait to make them for my girlfriends for our upcoming brunch!
Gloria says
Homemade chocolates are the best. These are gourmet made right at home. The perfect Easter treat.
Elaine says
I was craving something sweet and found the perfect solution in these chocolate bonbons. Made them yesterday and they were absolutely delicious! 🙂
Amy Liu Dong says
Will be a great snack for the adults, but for kids? unfortunately no lol! The flavors do not overpower each other, they are in harmony and the textures just elevates your experience!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
Hi Catherine, these bonbons are spectacular. I could see these being a big hit at a dinner party. I am loving the rum raisons and walnuts. Both great accompaniment to chocolate. I am drooling here!
Well done!
Carrie Robinson says
What a decadent treat! 🙂 I am loving the boozy raisins too. I feel like a batch of these needs to happen in my kitchen VERY soon.
Lauren says
These bonbons were so fun to make ( I had no idea you could use brownie mix like this!). They were super delicious too!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
So loving the addition of the rum raisins! Genius! I love bonbons and definitely can't wait to make these this week! I've been drooling over your pics!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I am in love with this bonbon recipe. So glad that you used a boxed fudge mix and that makes it so much easier to make a large batch. I can't wait to make these soon. Can I substitute the rum with something else when making it for kids?
Moop Brown says
These chocolate bon bons look really tasty and I could see this perfect as a party treat or Valentine’s day gift even.
Eden Westbrook says
These were so easy to make! My coworkers ate the whole plate in less than 10 minutes!