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Easy No-Bake Rum Balls with Rum Extract
Dolce Flav
30
15 minutes
Rum
This no-bake recipe brings you classic Rum Balls infused with rum extract—a beloved Southern holiday treat that's quick, easy, and endlessly customizable. You simply blend crushed cookies, chopped nuts, confectioners’ sugar, butter, a splash of rum extract, and optional water to form a dough. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, coat them in sugar, cocoa, or coconut, and chill briefly. In under 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly portable, festive treats bursting with rum flavor—great for gift-giving, parties, or holiday snacking.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon rum extract
2 tbsp water
Optional coatings: additional confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut
Directions
Blend the base: In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped nuts, confectioners’ sugar, softened butter, and rum extract. Mix until evenly moistened—adjust water if needed for workable dough.
Form rum balls: Scoop teaspoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth, compact balls—the rum extract infuses deep flavor with minimal effort.
Coat and chill: Roll each ball in your preferred coating (sugar, cocoa, or coconut). Place on a tray, chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up, and the rum extract’s aroma and taste will pop!
Serve or store: Arrange on a platter or store in an airtight container. These rum extract treats remain fresh and delectably boozy-tasting for up to a week refrigerated.