Best 7 Cherry Nut Rum Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Cherry Nut Rum Balls, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet cherries, crunchy nuts, and a hint of aromatic rum. These bite-sized confections are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a festive party, or a cozy night in. With variations ranging from classic rum balls to decadent chocolate-dipped versions, this article offers a collection of recipes that cater to every taste preference.

Discover the timeless recipe for Traditional Cherry Nut Rum Balls, where dried cherries, chopped walnuts, and a touch of rum blend harmoniously. For a more indulgent experience, try the Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Nut Rum Balls, where each ball is enrobed in rich dark chocolate, creating a luscious contrast of flavors and textures. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cherry Nut Rum Balls are a delightful alternative, using almond flour and oats to create a delicious and allergy-friendly treat.

For a unique twist, the White Chocolate Cherry Nut Rum Balls combine white chocolate and dried cranberries, while the No-Bake Cherry Nut Rum Balls offer an easy and convenient option, perfect for busy schedules. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Cherry Nut Rum Balls with Cream Cheese Frosting add a layer of creamy, tangy frosting that takes these rum balls to the next level of decadence.

Explore the diverse recipes in this article and discover your favorite Cherry Nut Rum Ball variation. From classic to contemporary, these recipes provide a delightful assortment of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY 4 INGREDIENT RUM BALLS



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These easy rum balls only need 4 ingredients and no baking required!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups crushed Oreos (whole cookies including the middles)
1 ½ cups walnuts (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
¼-⅓ cup dark rum
chocolate sprinkles
coconut
cocoa powder
sprinkles
chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Pulse Oreos in a food processor until you have 3 cups. Set aside.
  • Pulse walnuts in a food processor until you have 1 ½ cups.
  • Combine crushed Oreos, walnuts, cream in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Add rum starting with ¼ cup and adding more if needed to create a consistency that holds its shape when rolled. (If you add too much and they are too soft, add in more cookie crumbs to get desired consistency, note that the crumbs do soak up the liquids as they sit).
  • Using a small scoop (or melon baller) scoop dough and roll into balls.
  • Roll in sprinkles. Refrigerate 2 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 rum ball, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

~ CHERRY FUDGE NUT BALLS ~



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Another recipe I was given, that belonged to my Grandma. She made these for Christmas and Easter. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1/3 c each - chopped nuts & chopped, maraschino cherries - drained well
1/3 c evaporated milk
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
flaked coconut & chopped nuts for rolling - i use both

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, over low heat - melt chocolate in the milk.
  • 2. Once melted add the confectioners' sugar and whisk until smooth. Fold in the cherries and nuts. Chill until cool enough to roll in balls, not so stiff that the coconut and nuts won't stick. You want them a little sticky.
  • 3. Have nuts and coconut ready. I spread each on paper plates. I use about a 1 inch cookie scoop for the size of the balls. Roll into balls and roll in nuts or coconut or both. Chill well. When not eating, keep them chilled as well.

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

HOLIDAY RUM BALLS



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I use this recipe for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive rum punch. - Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup rum
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa until blended. Add crushed wafers and walnuts; toss to combine. In another bowl, mix corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NO-BAKE CHERRY BALLS



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Make and share this No-Bake Cherry Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 42 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

42 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 3/4 cups icing sugar (sifted)
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups coconut (finely shredded or grated)

Steps:

  • Dry the cherries on paper towel.
  • Cream the butter and gradually mix in the icing sugar and orange juice.
  • Add coconut and mix well.
  • Note: this mixture will be soft.
  • Roll a small portion of the coconut mixture evenly around each cherry and then roll in graham wafer crumbs.
  • Place on wax paper and keep cool.

CHERRY NUT BALLS



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I love maraschino cherries and coconut. These are so easy that the kids can prepare them and they are great to have in the fridge for a pop in the mouth snack! We usually double this and use a cookie scoop do depending on how big (or small) you make them is how many you will get. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup butter, Softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups quick-cooking oats
nuts, finely ground

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except nuts. Refrigerate for two hours.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and roll each in ground nuts.
  • Serve immediately or cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to eat.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY RUM BALLS



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These are now the most asked for dessert EVER! You won't believe how great these are! I was able to recreate a rum ball I had only 1 time many years ago. My nephews buy them at a bakery in Chicago when they can get up there. So I aim to be their favorite aunt by making these for family gatherings from now on. They must be served very cold. Use only good quality rum. I use Tortuga rum 2 shots vanilla and 2 shots white.

Provided by Reefbubbles

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h13m

Yield 12 rum balls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box French vanilla cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup cherry juice
20 maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon imitation rum extract
1 (12 ounce) package hershey's milk chocolate chips
1 (1 3/4 ounce) container chocolate sprinkles
1 1/2 tablespoons lard
4 (1 1/2 ounce) shots rum

Steps:

  • Bake cake according to directions using the eggs, oil and water listed above in ingredients. EXCEPT: Add the rum extract and cherry juice as well. And then mix in the cherries cut into 1/4's and 1/8's. I bake it usually 28 minutes. I check it at 20 minutes but it always takes a little longer.
  • Finely crumble 1/2 of the cake in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with 2 of the shots of rum. Toss to thoroughly coat cake crumbs.
  • Crumble other 1/2 of cake into the bowl. Drizzle with remaining 2 shots of rum, again toss thoroughly.
  • Form balls with cake about 2" across, press moderately firm into nice round balls. Place on a plate and refrigerate till cold.
  • Spray cookie sheet or cake pan generously with spray Pam.
  • In a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and lard. Roll each ball in chocolate and remove with small tongs and lightly shake off excess chocolate. Don't worry about tong marks. After you put the ball in the pan use the back of a small spoon and smooth over bare spots. Sprinkle generously with chocolate sprinkles. Refrigerate balls immediately for a couple of hours. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 56.4, Sodium 309.2, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.8, Protein 3.9

Tips for Making Cherry Nut Rum Balls

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the rum balls will taste.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened before using it. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have any rum, you can use another type of alcohol, such as brandy or whiskey.
  • If you want a boozier rum ball, add more rum to the mixture.
  • If you want a sweeter rum ball, add more sugar to the mixture.
  • Roll the rum balls in chopped nuts or coconut before serving.
  • Serve the rum balls chilled.

Conclusion

Cherry nut rum balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover cake or cookies. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect rum balls every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet and festive treat, give cherry nut rum balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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