Indulge in the exquisite world of bourbon or rum balls, a classic confection that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, decadent flavors. These bite-sized treats, often associated with holiday gatherings and special occasions, offer a delightful blend of sweet and boozy notes, leaving an unforgettable impression on your palate. As you embark on your culinary journey, discover the secrets behind creating the perfect bourbon or rum ball, ensuring each bite is a symphony of taste and texture. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft these delectable treats that will impress family, friends, and fellow dessert enthusiasts alike.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RUM OR BOURBON BALLS
It isn't Christmas without these!!! They go fast!! Try using bourbon in place of the rum!
Provided by Elaine L. Smith
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time P7DT12m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Blend in rum. Add crushed vanilla wafers and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
- Roll the chilled chocolate mixture into bite-size balls. Roll balls in a mixture of ground nuts and confectioner's sugar, or just plain confectioner's sugar. Store in a covered container for a week before serving to blend the flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS
These delicious little bourbon balls are easy, no-bake treats. They're made with vanilla wafers, cocoa, and bourbon. So easy and so good!
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Dessert Cookies & Candy
Time 2h25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 36 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHRISTMAS RUM BALLS(OR BOURBON BALLS)
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
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.
BOURBON (OR RUM) BALLS
Southern Christmas treat! As hard as it may be to not eat them immediately, the balls get better after they sit for a day or two.
Provided by Malriah
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together vanilla wafers, confectioners sugar, pecans, corn syrup, cocoa and bourbon (rum) until thoroughly combined.
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Pour granulated sugar in a pie plate then roll balls in the sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- DOES NOT FREEZE WELL!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.4, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 219.7, Carbohydrate 111.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 49.4, Protein 6.3
RUM BALLS
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
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.
BRANDY OR RUM BALLS
This is an excellent dessert to bring for the Holidays. You can use either Brandy or Rum. These do need some time to set up so it is best to make them the night before. If you don't care for walnuts, the balls can be rolled in confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder.
Provided by NANCERINI
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy
Time 40m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt evaporated milk and chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed vanilla wafers and brandy until well blended. Roll the dough into small balls and roll the balls in chopped walnuts, then in confectioners' sugar. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 25.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
RUM BALLS
These rum-infused brownie balls are perfectly-sized treats for adults.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Brownie Recipes
Yield Makes 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter and chocolate in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in chocolate mixture, then fold in flour. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake until top is shiny and a cake tester inserted into center comes out with some crumbs attached, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Break up brownie into small pieces; transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With machine on low speed, pour in rum, and mix until crumbs start to come together to form a ball.
- Shape into 1-inch balls, and roll in sanding sugar to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet; refrigerate, uncovered, until cold, about 2 hours. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
FUDGY BOURBON BALLS
This twist on a classic rum ball recipe substitutes chocolate cookies for the usual vanilla wafers, and features bourbon rather than rum. The flavors will mellow and integrate after sitting for a few days, so the cookies will be all the better if you can plan ahead and let them ripen for three or four days. They'll keep for up to two weeks stored at room temperature.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 dozen balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the cookie crumbs and pecans until the nuts are finely ground. (The crumbs keep the nuts from turning into nut butter.)
- In a separate bowl, stir together the bourbon, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and honey. Add the mixture to food processor and pulse until just combined. Let the dough rest overnight, uncovered and at room temperature. This allows the mixture to dry out a little.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter, then toss the balls in confectioners' sugar. Store them in an airtight container if you want them moist, or uncovered if you like them to develop a crunchy sugar crust on the outside. Sprinkle with more confectioners' sugar just before serving.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose a good bourbon or rum, and use real butter and fresh cream.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the balls tough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it into balls. This will help the dough to set and make it easier to roll.
- Coat the balls in a variety of toppings. Some popular options include chopped nuts, sprinkles, and cocoa powder.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
With so many delicious recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a bourbon or rum ball recipe that everyone will enjoy. These classic treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. So next time you're looking for a sweet and boozy snack, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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