Rum Balls - A No Bake recipe for Easy Entertaining (2024)

FAQs

Are rum balls safe for kids? ›

Toddlers and kids shouldn't eat Rum Balls since they contain alcohol. However, our toddler loves chocolate balls, so we simply substitute the rum with water or milk.

Can rum balls make you drunk? This is a no bake recipe, which means any alcohol we use in the process won't be cooked away or made less effective. However, we're not using that much of it, so getting drunk isn't something to worry about! After all, there's only ¼ cup of rum divided among 24 individual bites.

While vanilla wafers are my favorite for their subtle sweetness and vanilla notes, graham crackers, butter cookies, digestive biscuits, or shortbread cookies are all excellent substitutes. For a gluten-free version, opt for gluten-free cookies.

Store rum balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months and allow to come to room temperature before eating.

"The only way to be 100 percent safe is to avoid cooking [food for children] with alcohol," says Dr. Roman.

Key takeaways: Giving your child sips of alcohol can make them more likely to drink excessively when they are teenagers. There is no amount of alcohol that is considered safe for children.

Mixture should be very thick. At this stage it may be a little too soft or sticky because of our summer heat; so just pop in the fridge for a bit to prevent totally flat bottomed balls. Then take spoonfuls of the mixture and make your balls by rolling between your palms then roll in coconut.

If the mixture seems too dry, add an additional small amount of melted butter or more rum. Form small balls about the size of a walnut.

Rum does not get you more drunk than vodka. It's the amount of alcohol you consume in a given period of time, not the spirit per se that determines how drunk you get. For example a shot of vodka or rum (1.5 oz) will obviously enter the bloodstream faster than a co*cktail sipped slowly.

Rum balls are a popular Christmas treat in England, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United States, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Greece and the Czech Republic. In Denmark they are enjoyed year round and known as either romkugle, trøffel or sputnik, depending on the specific region.

Are Nilla wafers the same as vanilla wafers? ›

By the 1940s, Vanilla Wafers had become a major ingredient in the Southern cuisine staple banana pudding, and Nabisco began printing a banana pudding recipe on the Vanilla Wafers box. The name of the product was not changed to "Nilla Wafers" until 1967.

Use small amounts of McCormick Culinary Imitation Rum Extract as an exceptional substitute for rum in recipes; 2 teaspoons of rum extract equals 1 tablespoon of dark rum, or 1 tablespoon of rum extract equals 5 tablespoons of light rum. No preparation necessary.

Alternatively, if you want to save them for a later date, place them in an airtight container and freeze. Do not refreeze after defrosting.

Yes, alcohol does evaporate out of rum balls over time. While the initial alcohol content is retained, some of it can dissipate gradually during storage, leaving behind the flavor.

If kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool setting, unopened rum can be stored almost indefinitely. It is considered a stable liquor with a high ABV to preserve its integrity while in storage. Once opened, a bottle of rum should be used within 6 months to 2 years, depending on the additional flavors in the liquor.

Do rum balls have alcohol in them? Yes, rum is added to the mixture, which is how they get the name! Because rum balls are not baked, the alcohol in the rum does not cook out. But they are not overly boozy since there is a small amount in each ball.

Yes, they can. Desserts which contain alcohol usually contain such small amounts of it that it doesn't have any influence. Well, they certainly can, and do, until their mother catches them!

Rum raisin ice cream is a popular flavor. Unless specificity stated, most have a very small amount of alcohol in the ice cream. It should be fine for anyone without any allergies to any of the ingredients to enjoy this flavor.

Bourbon balls are a no-bake treat, which means you don't have to turn on the oven to whip up a tasty grown-up treat on a hot summer day (awesome). But, that also means any bourbon you add is staying in the dessert, and those boozy balls should stay on the adult table.