Rum balls are one of my family’s favorite things to make every holiday season! They are easy to make and a perfect gift to give away to your favorite adults. Here we will tell you how to make No-Bake Christmas Rum Balls!
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My husband loves making Rum Balls every Christmas—either this recipe or my Cinnamon Whiskey Balls Recipe! While our daughter loves making all the other goodies we have during the holidays, he shines when making the Rum Balls. It has gotten to the point where he is the only one allowed to make them!
The recipe is very simple to make, and you don’t need the oven! While we highly recommend using a Food Processor to crush the base of the treat, you can also place the base in a food storage bag and crush it with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin. The rest of the ingredients are simple, and there is a good chance you have a lot of these ingredients in your cabinets already!
If you are looking for another Christmas recipe that will make a perfect gift for your loved ones and friends, check out our recipe for Spiced Christmas Snack mix here!
Ingredients Needed for Easy Christmas Rum Balls:
- Vanilla Wafers (1 1/2 Cups – Crushed)
- Powdered Sugar (1 Cup + 1/2 Cup)
- Brown Sugar (1 Cup)
- Cocoa Powder (2 Tablespoons)
- Pecans (1 Cup – Finely Chopped)
- Salt (1/2 Teaspoon)
- Light Corn Syrup (1/4 Cup)
- Honey (3 Tablespoons)
- White Rum (1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons)
Cooking Equipment Needed for Easy Christmas Rum Balls:
- Baking Sheet
- Wax Paper or Parchment Paper
- Food Processor
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Tablespoon Cookie Scooper (Optional)
- Airtight Container
How to make Easy Christmas Rum Balls:
1. Line a Baking Sheet with Wax or Parchment Paper. Set aside.
2. Add Vanilla Wafers to a Food Processor and break the cookies into small crumbs.
3. Pour the Wafer Crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the Powdered Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Pecans, and Salt. Whisk to combine.
4. Add the Corn Syrup, Honey, and 1/4 Cup of Rum. Mix until crumbly, stiff batter forms. If your batter is a bit too dry, add the additional 2 Tablespoons of Rum. Cover and chill for 1 Hour.
5. Remove the chilled batter from the fridge. Roll into 1-inch balls (or use a Tablespoon cookie scoop) and place on the lined baking sheet. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
6. Place 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar into a Small Bowl. Roll Each Rum Ball into the Powdered Sugar, covering each one completely.
7. Store in an Airtight Container. They are good for up to 2 weeks.
NOTE: Rum Flavor intensifies with each passing day.
Easy Christmas Rum Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Vanilla Wafers
- 1 Cup + 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup Pecans (Finely Chopped)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/4 + 2 Tablespoons White Rum
Instructions
- Line a Baking Sheet with Wax or Parchment Paper. Set aside.
- Add Vanilla Wafers to a Food Processor and break the cookies down into small crumbs.
- Pour Wafer Crumbs into a Large Mixing Bowl. Add Powdered Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Pecans, and Salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the Corn Syrup, Honey, and 1/4 Cup of Rum. Mix until crumbly, stiff batter forms. If your batter is a bit too dry, add the additional 2 Tablespoons of Rum. Cover and chill for 1 Hour.
- Remove the chilled batter from the fridge. Roll into 1-inch balls (or use a 1-inch cookie scoop) and place on the lined baking sheet. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
- Place 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar into a Small Bowl. Roll Each Rum Ball into the Powdered Sugar, covering each one completely.
- Store in an Airtight Container. They are good for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Rum Flavor intensifies with each passing day.
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