Best 9 Coconut Rum Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Coconut Rum Balls, a timeless classic that combines the essence of the tropics with the warmth of Caribbean spirits. These bite-sized treats are crafted with a harmonious blend of sweet coconut, rich rum, and a hint of spice, encased in a luscious chocolate shell. Each recipe in this article offers a unique twist on this classic, ensuring there's a perfect match for every palate. Embark on a flavor adventure as we guide you through the process of creating these irresistible rum balls, perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or are seeking a gluten-free or vegan alternative, our recipes have got you covered. Let's dive into the world of Coconut Rum Balls and discover the symphony of flavors that awaits your taste buds!

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

COCONUT RUM BALLS



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The flavor of these candies improves after 24 hours. They may be made ahead and stored in refrigerator. Roll in confectioners' sugar instead of coconut if you prefer.

Provided by Carla Hoy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 4h30m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup rum
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers, 1 1/3 cup coconut and walnuts. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and rum; mix well. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

COCONUT RUM BALLS



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My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread and can be packaged in a decorative tin as a gift. I swapped coconut rum for the traditional rum and added shredded coconut. -Jana Walker, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup coconut rum
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk crushed wafers, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in coconut and pecans. In a separate bowl, whisk corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls; let stand 1 hour., Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

COCONUT RUM BALLS



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These are quite addicting. The flavor improves after 24 hours. You can store them for about 2 weeks. I made these for Christmas 2005, and they were very popular. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com.

Provided by Scrivener1

Categories     Candy

Time P1DT1h

Yield 96 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup dark rum
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers, coconut and walnuts.
  • Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and rum; mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll the balls in the remaining coconut.
  • Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

TOASTED COCONUT RUM BALLS WITH CHOCOLATE INSIDE!



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I have been sating around trying to figure out a new Holiday recipe. Being looking at cookies, cakes Holiday snacks, and eating KISSES. About the time I was to eat another KISSES, and looking at rum balls, I got to thinking --- UMMM, take one kisses and roll it up inside of a RUM BALL. SOOO, that's what I did. TRY it, you might...

Provided by Bobby (*_*)

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 11oz boxes vanilla wafers (about 125 wafers)
1/2 to 3/4 c toasted coconut rum (siesta key rum)
1/2 c clover honey
2 c walnuts, chopped fine (i use food processor)
1 c flake coconut (pulse about 15 times)
confectioner's sugar, optional

Steps:

  • 1. `
  • 2. Get all ingredients together!
  • 3. Open the boxes of vanilla wafers, and pour them into a food processor...
  • 4. With the speed knot on 2, start the food processor and let it run about 30 seconds, or, until fine crumbs.
  • 5. Pour the wafers crumbs into a bowl (make sure the bowl is big enough to mix everything together!
  • 6. Now take the nuts, put in food processor and hit the pulse bottom 15 times...
  • 7. and chopped the nuts fine!
  • 8. Pour the nuts in the bowl that you have the wafers in.
  • 9. Take coconut and place in the food processor and hit the pulse bottom 15 times...
  • 10. When the coconut looks finely chopped, pour coconut in the wafer bowl along with the nuts.
  • 11. Now, take the wafer mixture and pour the rum in, I used about 3/4 of a cup of rum, depends how strong of a rum taste you like...
  • 12. Now pour in the honey, and with a big slotted spoon, mix all together...
  • 13. until is clinks in a ball like this...
  • 14. Take a cookie scoop and fill the scoop to the top.
  • 15. Take a KISSES and place in the palm of your hand, or,
  • 16. push the KISSES into the center of scoop...
  • 17. Take the dough, and come around the KISSES
  • 18. And roll the dough in the palm of your hands to make a ball, about the size of a golf ball...
  • 19. Take the rolled up rum ball and place in a medium size cookie sheet lined with wax paper...
  • 20. Do all dough balls and place in cookie sheet until all rum balls are through.
  • 21. This is optional, I did use confectioner's sugar. Take the confectioner's sugar, pour into a bowl
  • 22. Roll the ball around until each ball is covered with confectioner's sugar.
  • 23. Place in a medium size casserole pan until all balls are covered with sugar.
  • 24. Take the rum balls and refrigerate overnight or until you are ready to use!
  • 25. `

COCONUT-COATED CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS



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These coconut-coated chocolate rum balls taste so good.

Provided by shacala

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) package arrowroot biscuits (such as Arnott's® Milk Arrowroot™)
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sugar sweetened condensed milk (such as Nestle®)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)
½ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons rum
¾ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Place biscuits in a large resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until crumbs are mostly uniform in size. Transfer to a large bowl and add condensed milk, cocoa powder, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and rum. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands, until all ingredients are combined and mixture has formed a thick dough.
  • Place 3/4 cup shredded coconut in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll in coconut to coat. Place on a tray and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 51.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EASY CHEERIO® COCONUT RUM BALLS



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This is a yummy recipe for rum balls, and it costs a lot less to make than original recipes. I had 4 people try the little balls, and they thought they were great!

Provided by Gingerbreadgirlz

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 1h30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups honey-nut toasted oat cereal (such as Honey Nut Cheerios®)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
½ cup crushed cashews
½ cup crushed almonds
¼ cup shredded coconut
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup dark rum, or more as needed
3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place oat cereal, confectioners' sugar, cashews, almonds, coconut, and cocoa powder in a food processor; blend to an even crumb texture.
  • Stir rum and corn syrup together in a bowl; add cereal mixture. Stir until dough holds together. Add more rum if dough is dry. Form into balls and place on a plate.
  • Chill rum balls in the refrigerator for flavors to blend, at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 7 g

COCONUT RUM BALLS



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These are incredibly sweet and wonderfully crunchy. Make them ahead. They taste even better after a few days.

Provided by Tauna

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup rum
⅛ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine crumbs, coconut, & nuts. Add sweetened condensed milk & rum; mix well. Chill 4 hours.
  • Shape into 1- inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in covered container in refrigerator 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063 calories, Carbohydrate 133.7 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 452.6 mg, Sugar 67 g

COCONUT RUM BALLS RECIPE - (3.5/5)



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Provided by fitmom

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup rum
1/8 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine crumbs, coconut, & nuts. Add sweetened condensed milk & rum; mix well. Chill 4 hours. Shape into 1- inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in covered container in refrigerator 24 hours before serving.

COCONUT-LIME RUM BALLS



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A no-bake rum ball recipe just like Grandma used to fix, but with a coconut-lime twist!

Provided by Chef Mo

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ cup coconut-flavored rum
1 lime, zested
1 tablespoon concentrated lime juice (such as Rose's®)
⅛ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place crushed wafers, flaked coconut, rum, lime zest, and lime juice concentrate in a bowl; mix until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the rum balls will taste. Use real butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and good-quality rum.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the rum balls tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before rolling. This will make the rum balls easier to handle and will help them keep their shape.
  • Use a variety of toppings. You can roll the rum balls in chopped nuts, coconut, or sprinkles. You can also drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel.
  • Store the rum balls in the refrigerator. Rum balls will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Coconut rum balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of rum balls that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give coconut rum balls a try.

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