Rum Balls

These sweet little bites of rummy goodness make for a great impressive dessert recipe for the holidays. They are perfect for parties or to give as gifts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vanilla wafers, corn syrup, spiced rum, walnuts, pecans, cocoa powder


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with powdered sugar, rum, vanilla wafer crumbs, flaked coconut, walnuts, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   over 5 hours

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Made with butter, corn syrup, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, candied cherries, pecans or walnuts, rum


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with rum flavoring, sugar, hazelnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate chips, pecans, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, powdered sugar, rum, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, quick-cooking oats, orange juice, rum extract, powdered sugar, coconut, pecans, raisins


Time:   2-5 hours