Best 9 Rum Or Bourbon Balls Recipes
Indulge in a timeless holiday tradition with rum or bourbon balls, delectable confections that have been captivating taste buds for generations. This treat combines the warmth of rum or bourbon with the richness of chocolate and the nutty crunch of pecans, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, follow our expert guidance to craft these irresistible rum or bourbon balls that will delight your family and friends, making every holiday gathering even more memorable.
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
RUM BALLS
I wanted a good rum ball with a lot of kick, so I sat down and came up with this recipe. I didn't realize how good these were until one year I didn't make them for work. I just about got lynched! Needless to say, I've made them every year since (about 20 years). These are best if you use Meyers Original Dark Rum® chilled, and Nabisco® 'Nilla wafer cookies. They are at their peak if you make them 2 days in advance. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving.
Provided by Matt Story
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place vanilla cookies in a food processor and process into fine crumbs.
- Heat chocolate chips and corn syrup together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in cookie crumbs; dough will be sticky.
- Place saucepan in the refrigerator until dough is firm and easy to roll, about 15 minutes. Cover 2 plates with waxed paper; dust with confectioners' sugar.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared plates. Dust rum balls with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Remove rum balls from refrigerator and transfer to a resealable bag, including the extra confectioners' sugar. Seal the bag and shake to coat the rum balls completely with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 46.4 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
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
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
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.
RUM / BOURBON BALLS
Yet another one of my sisters recipes. No bake Rum / Bourbon balls. We usually use gold rum. Prep time includes rolling the cookies, cooking time is time to set.
Provided by KJK 5
Categories Dessert
Time 59m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Crush Vanilla Wafers by putting in bag and smashing with a rolling pin or putting in a food processor or blender. Add Bourbon (your alcohol of choice) and set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips gradually eight in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Add sweetened condensed milk to the melted chocolate, stir into the crushed cookie mixture.
- Roll into about 1" balls and then roll in the powdered chocolate milk mix. Place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and allow to set.
- Store in a tin or tightly covered container and kept in the refrigerator for at least one week.
- They get better with age!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1370.8, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 189.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 98.8, Protein 15
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.
BOURBON, BRANDY OR RUM BALLS
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
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
LU'S RUM OR BOURBON BALLS
These are great make ahead rum balls. Quick and easy to make and taste better after they've aged a bit so making them ahead of time is a good idea. I make them a few weeks before Christmas and add them to my cookie plates.
Provided by RuthlessWr
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift cocoa and sugar together.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, using enough Karo to make it workable.
- Shape into balls an inch or so in diameter.
- Roll in powedered sugar.
- Store in a tin with wax paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Chill the mixture: Chilling the mixture before rolling helps it to set and hold its shape better.
- Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop is a great way to ensure that your rum or bourbon balls are all the same size and shape.
- Roll the balls in cocoa powder or chopped nuts: This will add a nice finishing touch and extra flavor.
- Store the balls in an airtight container: Rum or bourbon balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Rum or bourbon balls are a delicious and festive holiday treat that are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their rich chocolate flavor and boozy kick, these balls are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So get creative and have fun making these delicious treats!
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