Best 8 Best Ever Rum Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our curated collection of rum ball recipes, a timeless classic that tantalizes taste buds with its boozy and delectable charm. These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and crumbly cookie base infused with the warmth of rum, enveloped in a luscious chocolate coating. With variations ranging from traditional to unique and decadent, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Embark on a journey of rum-infused bliss as you explore these delectable creations, perfect for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a sweet indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST CLASSIC RUM BALLS RECIPE



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This is the best classic rum balls recipe you can find around and can be made in no time all year round when you have leftover cake or for the holidays

Provided by The Bossy Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups/11 oz/ 300 g graham crackers crumbs
1 cup/8 oz/ 225 g unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups/7 oz/ 200 g powdered sugar
1 cup/3.5 oz/ 100 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup/3.5 fl.oz/ 100 ml heavy cream
3 Tablespoons/ 50 ml rum or 1 Tablespoon/10 ml rum flavor
2/3 cups/3.5 oz/ 100 g roasted chopped walnuts
granulated sugar to toss the rum balls OR coconut flakes
Optional: cherries in syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
  • Place the walnuts on a baking tray and roast them for about 8 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly brown.
  • Let nuts cool, chop them with a knife, or toss them in a food processor until they are finely chopped.
  • Place them in a big bowl.
  • Process the graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. If you do not have a food processor, place them in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin or a bottle.
  • Add them to the nuts.
  • In a small pot, place butter, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa and bring to a boil without simmering them. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • Add the rum or the rum flavor.
  • Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix everything very well.
  • If the mixture is soft, place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Using your hands, form 1 inch balls and toss them in granulated sugar, coconut flakes, chocolate sprinkles, etc.
  • Place the rum balls in the refrigerator overnight in an airtight container.
  • Optional: stick a pitted cherry from the syrup in the middle of the ball, or an almond, then toss in sugar.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 86 milligrams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

EASY, FESTIVE (AND BOOZY!) RUM BALLS RECIPE



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If you'd like to gift rum balls, you may want to pick up a set of Mini Foil Wrappers, which are perfect for rum balls or truffles or chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls or anything else similarly sized. A #100 scoop is also particularly helpful for shaping, though you absolutely can use a teaspoon or simply your hands to pinch of portions of the dough and roll into balls.

Provided by Alexandra Stafford

Categories     Cookie

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3+ cups (311 g) vanilla wafers (a whole box of Nilla wafers)
1 cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar (plus more for rolling)
2 tablespoons (10 g) cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (44 g) white corn syrup
1/3 cup rum, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Place vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. There might be a few large pieces that don't catch the blade at this step, but they'll eventually end up getting pulverized, so don't worry. (Alternatively, place vanilla wafers into a Ziploc bag and bash them with a rolling pin until they are fine pieces).
  • Add confectioners' sugar, cocoa and corn syrup and pulse till combined. Add the 1/3 cup rum and pulse to combine. If necessary, slowly add more rum to the food processor until the mixture comes together and forms a mass around the blade or holds together when you pinch it.
  • Using a teaspoon or a #100 scoop, scoop out balls from the processor, roll them gently with your hands into irregular-shaped balls, and drop them into a plate (or shallow tupperware) filled with a thin layer of powdered sugar. Shake the vessel to coat the balls, then transfer balls to an airtight storage container until you are ready to serve them. Store in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature briefly before serving.

CLASSIC RUM BALLS RECIPE



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These Easy Rum Balls are a classic no bake Christmas recipe. Boozy truffles with cookies and cocoa - these are super delicious and perfect any way you coat them!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup toasted pecans
1 11 ounce box vanilla wafers ((2 3/4 cups crumbs))
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/3 cup spiced or white rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Cocoa and/or powdered sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Place toasted pecans in a food processor and process until fine. Be careful not to process so much they turn into pecan butter. Remove the pecans from the food processor.
  • Add the vanilla wafers to the food processor and process until finely ground.
  • Add the pecans back into the food processor along with the powdered sugar, cocoa, corn syrup, vanilla and rum. Process until mixture is thick and combined.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon size balls and roll between your hands. Roll in additional cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 39 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

BEST EVER RUM BALLS



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I've made rum balls for many years. Last year, I was given this recipe. I don't make them with cocoa any more.

Provided by Dustbunni

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 48 rum balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar, to coat

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.
  • Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
  • Stir in corn syrup
  • Stir in rum.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
  • Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture.
  • Stir until everything is well combined.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll in powdered sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container for at least five days before serving to develop flavor.

RUM BALLS



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Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a time and give them to my neighbors for Christmas-Audrey Larson, Bloomington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
1 cup ground pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
Additional confectioners' sugar or crushed vanilla wafers

Steps:

  • Mix together wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Combine rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RUM BALLS



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I wanted a good rum ball with a lot of kick, so I sat down and came up with this recipe. I didn't realize how good these were until one year I didn't make them for work. I just about got lynched! Needless to say, I've made them every year since (about 20 years). These are best if you use Meyers Original Dark Rum® chilled, and Nabisco® 'Nilla wafer cookies. They are at their peak if you make them 2 days in advance. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving.

Provided by Matt Story

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla®)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup light corn syrup
¾ cup dark rum (such as Meyer's®)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting

Steps:

  • Place vanilla cookies in a food processor and process into fine crumbs.
  • Heat chocolate chips and corn syrup together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in cookie crumbs; dough will be sticky.
  • Place saucepan in the refrigerator until dough is firm and easy to roll, about 15 minutes. Cover 2 plates with waxed paper; dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared plates. Dust rum balls with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove rum balls from refrigerator and transfer to a resealable bag, including the extra confectioners' sugar. Seal the bag and shake to coat the rum balls completely with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 46.4 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

COCOA RUM BALLS



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This delicious smooth confection is an impressive dessert for the holidays. These are wonderful for parties, and perfect for holiday gifts to your loved ones. A half cup of orange juice plus one teaspoon of freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for the rum in this recipe.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time P2DT30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup cocoa
½ cup light rum
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
⅛ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Mix in rum and corn syrup. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar.
  • Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Roll them again in confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 45.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHRISTMAS RUM BALLS(OR BOURBON BALLS)



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These balls are so quick and easy to make. They make a nice addition to the baked goodies that you give as gifts. Make these about a week before you want to serve them as they mellow and the sharp strong alcohol taste blends in more with the other ingredients. Store in a tin with a tight lid. This year I couldn't find the Vanilla wafers so I used chocolate and I like them even more. To form the balls I use two teaspoons as the dough is quite moist. I store them in the freezer - they don't go hard and they are so good ice cold

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed (a 250g box of Christies vanilla wafers equals 2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/4 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup spiced rum (the rum is called Spiced Rum) or 1/2 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons white corn syrup (one brand is Karo)
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, broken

Steps:

  • Sift the cocoa with 1 cup sugar.
  • Stir in the spiced rum mixed with the syrup.
  • Add crushed vanilla wafers and nuts.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape mixture into walnut sizes balls and dredge with remaining sugar or leave them plain.
  • Store in a tin.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rum: The type of rum you use will greatly impact the flavor of your rum balls. Opt for a dark or aged rum with a smooth, rich flavor.
  • Don't overwork the mixture: Overmixing will make the rum balls tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Chill the mixture before rolling: This will help the rum balls hold their shape better.
  • Use a variety of coatings: You can coat the rum balls in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even crushed candy canes.
  • Store the rum balls in the refrigerator: Rum balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Rum balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create these boozy delights that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these rum balls a try. You won't be disappointed.

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