Best 7 Rum Bourbon Or Brandy Balls Recipes

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Rum, bourbon, or brandy balls are a delicious and versatile confection that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Made with a combination of cake crumbs, nuts, spices, and your choice of spirit, these balls can be rolled in powdered sugar, cocoa, or chopped nuts for a festive and flavorful treat. Whether you're looking for a perfect homemade gift or a sweet treat to indulge in, this article will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you create the most delectable rum, bourbon, or brandy balls that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RUM OR BOURBON BALLS



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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

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup rum
2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

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

BRANDY OR RUM BALLS



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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

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup brandy
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

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

BOURBON, BRANDY OR RUM BALLS



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This delicious addition to holiday festivities uses an entire box of Nilla Wafers. We keep these on our coffee table during holiday entertaining.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 24-30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed fine
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons Karo syrup
1 cup nuts, chopped
3/8 cup brandy or 3/8 cup rum

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together well.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Roll in additional powdered sugar.
  • Store in tin can.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1.7

BOURBON (OR RUM) BALLS



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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

12 ounces vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup Bourbon (or rum)
1/2 cup granulated sugar

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

FUDGY BOURBON BALLS



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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

2 1/2 cups/280 grams chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers or chocolate graham crackers)
1 1/4 cups/125 grams pecans, whole, halved or pieces
1/2 cup/120 milliliters good bourbon
1 cup/120 grams confectioners' sugar, plus more for rolling
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey

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.

BRANDY BALLS



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Try a bit of brandy on your cookie tray this holiday season. These easy-prep balls, made with crushed vanilla wafers, can be rolled in cocoa or powdered sugar.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup brandy
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In food processor, process vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into large bowl. Add nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, stir together brandy and corn syrup until well combined. Add to dry mixture; stir until dough-like mixture forms.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar. If desired, place each in mini paper baking cup. Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GINGERBREAD RUM BALLS



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This is the perfect recipe to make if you've got crumbs leftover after building a gingerbread house. Or you can use a package of gingersnaps ground up in the food processor or blender. The flavor of rum balls improves after they sit for a couple of days, so plan ahead if you're considering these for a holiday bash. They will last for two weeks or even longer if you store them airtight at room temperature. Rolling rum balls in confectioners' sugar gives you a soft, moist confection while using granulated sugar results in a crunchier texture. And if you'd rather skip the alcohol, you can substitute orange or apple juice for the rum. Just reduce the confectioners' sugar by a tablespoon or two, to taste.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 30m

Yield About 2 1/2 dozen balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups/360 grams cookie crumbs, from gingerbread or gingersnaps
1 1/4 cups/125 grams pecans
3/4 cup/85 grams confectioners' sugar, plus more for rolling if you like
1/3 cup/80 milliliters dark or amber rum, brandy or bourbon, more as needed
2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch fine sea salt
Granulated sugar, for rolling (optional)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together cookie crumbs and pecans until nuts are coarsely ground. Do not overprocess - you want the nuts to have some texture. Alternatively, finely chop the pecans and toss them in a bowl with the crumbs.
  • In a separate large bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, rum, maple syrup, cocoa powder, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt. Add to food processor and pulse until just combined, or stir into bowl with the crumb mixture, squeezing everything together into a mass. Taste and add more fresh ginger if you like.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar. If the dough starts to dry out as you roll the balls, drizzle in a little more rum. Store in an airtight container at room temperature (they will keep for at least 2 weeks); roll balls in additional sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 64 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your rum balls, bourbon balls, or brandy balls will be. Use real butter, good quality chocolate, and your favorite rum, bourbon, or brandy.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the rum balls, bourbon balls, or brandy balls tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before shaping: Chilling the dough will make it easier to work with and will help the balls hold their shape.
  • Roll the balls in your favorite coating: You can roll the balls in chopped nuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or sprinkles.
  • Store the rum balls, bourbon balls, or brandy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Rum balls, bourbon balls, and brandy balls are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these festive treats that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet and boozy treat, give one of these recipes a try.

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