Rum Balls is a classic holiday treat! Crushed cookies, ground pecans, and spiced rum make a delicious no bake dessert. Really cute in cookie tins!
Holiday cookie tin season is my favorite season.
Especially this year when we can’t really hang out with people. So a cute cookie tin filled with delicious treats left on the front porch is a great way to make fun holiday memories with your family and friends.
My cookie tins always have my favorite cranberry orange cookies, some kind of fudge (maybe eggnog or cookies and cream), and these rum balls!
Rum balls are so easy and so delicious! They’re completely no bake so you really just have to combine all the ingredients, roll it into balls, and roll the balls into your desired toppings, like powdered sugar or chopped nuts. They’re a holiday classic and a must make!
Ingredients
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Ground pecans
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Spiced rum
- Honey
Ingredients
- Mix together crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dark rum, honey, and water
- Stir rum mixture into vanilla wafer mixture and combine well
- Shape into 1-inch balls
- Roll in additional powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped pecans
What Kind of Rum Do You Use For Rum Balls?
Look for something that says spiced rum. You should be able to find it at any liquor store.
How Long Are Rum Balls Good For?
These rum balls will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Make sure to store them in an airtight container.
More Holiday Treats
- Crockpot Candy
- Almond Bark Drop Cookies
- Bourbon Praline Fudge
- Italian Sugar Cookies
- White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
- Christmas Confetti Cookies
- Peanut Brittle
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Rum Balls
Rum Balls is a classic holiday treat! Crushed cookies, ground pecans, and spiced rum make a delicious no bake dessert. Really cute in cookie tins!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies)
- 1 cup ground pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon water
- powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chopped pecans (for rolling)
Instructions
- Mix together crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark rum, honey, and water.
- Stir rum mixture into vanilla wafer mixture and combine well.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or chopped pecans.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
Sarah Grech says
Hi. I wish to make these rum balls but I am confused about something. Your list of ingredients mentions 2 and a half cups of crushed vanilla wafers and refers to 60 cookies as an approximate measure. I am confused. Is it wafers or cookies? By wafer I understand a crispy finger filled with cream, like the Loacker wafers, or am I mistaken?
Can you clarify please? I really would not like to get this wrong.
Thanks.
Sarah.
Cathy says
Rum Balls have always been one of my favorites!
Catalina says
This is a snack that my family will go crazy over. Love how easy is to make it too!
Beth says
We loved making these rum balls for the holidays! Such a great treat to give to the neighbors and to spread holiday cheer! Can’t wait to make these again!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
I want a least a dozen of these Rum Balls soon!
Amanda says
Oh my goodness these look fantastic!