Rum Balls Recipe

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4.6

30 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Chilling Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    84 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Rum Balls Recipe

Rum balls are easy no-bake treats that are perfect for holiday parties. This dessert has a rich chocolate flavor, along with a boozy kick!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2-1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies crushed
  • 1 cup pecans ground
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Additional powdered sugar cocoa powder, or sprinkles for decorating
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Instructions

  1. Use a food processor to crush the vanilla wafers to make cookie crumbs. Then use the food processor to finely grind the pecans.
  2. Mix the vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the rum, honey, and water.
  4. Stir the rum mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to make 1-inch balls.
  6. Roll the balls in additional powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or sprinkles.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably a full day, before serving.

Notes

  • These are meant for people over 21 because of the alcohol content. Substitute water or apple juice to make non-alcoholic rum balls.
  • These are meant for people over 21 because of the alcohol content. Substitute water or apple juice to make non-alcoholic rum balls.
  • Other possible coatings for the rum balls include nuts, coconut, sparkling sugar, or melted chocolate.
  • Other possible coatings for the rum balls include nuts, coconut, sparkling sugar, or melted chocolate.
  • These are also good made with whiskey, bourbon, or brandy.
  • These are also good made with whiskey, bourbon, or brandy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 0.05mg (0%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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