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

FAQs

Does alcohol cook out of rum balls? ›

They are roughly the size of a golf ball and often coated in chocolate sprinkles, desiccated coconut, or cocoa. As their name implies, these treats contain rum. Because they are not baked, the alcohol flavour and kick are not neutralized during preparation. Rum balls are especially popular during the holiday season.

Rum balls get better with age and as they contain no real fresh ingredients, they keep for a while. They can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month.

Unlike some recipes where the alcohol burns off, rum balls definitely taste of alcohol. The flavour gets stronger as it sits. However, since we're only using 2 tablespoons for 24 rum balls, it's almost impossible to get drunk off of them!

Made from pecans, Biscoff cookies, confectioners' sugar, and—yes, rum! —rum balls are a grownup-favorite festive treat that are easy to make and fun to gift. They taste even better after a day or two in the refrigerator, so I recommend making them in advance.

Sorry to spoil the party, but here's the real deal: Simply heating alcohol, or any other cooking liquid, does not make it evaporate as quickly as a child's allowance in a candy store. The longer you cook, the more alcohol cooks out, but you have to cook food for about 3 hours to fully erase all traces of alcohol.

Can Kids Eat Rum Balls? Yes, kids can eat rum balls but the rum in them may not be suitable for kids.

Once opened, it's best to consume it within 2 years for unflavored rum and within 6 months for flavoured varieties to enjoy the best quality. While rum doesn't go bad, it can change in taste and quality over time, so savour it while it's at its best.

Rum Balls. There are 44 calories in 1 Rum Ball.

Bourbon balls are made with a mixture of dry and wet ingredients. Finely crushed vanilla wafers serve as the base, with powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, and chopped toasted pecans adding great flavor. Bourbon and light corn syrup moisten the dry mixture to make a soft dough.

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.

Is rum cake ok for kids? ›

Can kids eat a rum cake? Yes. 99.5% of the rum in our cakes is cooked off in the baking and boiling process. Although not all kids love the rum flavour in the cake, they can certainly share a piece for dessert with the family.

If you're feeling wound up, and tired of your own worries, rum is the way to make that all go away. It will make you feel carefree, appearing nonchalant to everyone around you. Interestingly, rum is one of the oldest spirits in the world, originating in the Caribbean.

You want the mixture to be wet enough that it holds together easily when rolled into a ball, but not so wet that it is soggy and doesn't hold it's shape. If you think it's a little on the dry side, add a splash more rum and give it another good mix.

My kid-friendly rum balls are also known as chocolate coconut balls or 'donkey drops' - because of their resemblance to... well... you know what! What is this? They're the perfect recipe for getting the kids in the kitchen - you can see how easy it is for my Mr 4 to make them in the video below!

DONKEY BALLS RECIPE – I COULD EAT THIS EVERY DAY! Ingredients 2 packages crescent rolls pref buttery flavored 1 16 oz cream cheese, don't use fat free… they r horrible 1 packages jimmy dean sausage (standard size) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 small fresh onion…

The rum is cooked out during the baking process. Some do come with the packet of topping that does have rum in it so don't use that on the kids cake and don't buy the kind with the frosting on it as the rum DOES not cook out of frosting. The plain ones are just fine though.

The science:

Depending on the cooking method and how much alcohol is used, anywhere from 4 to 85 percent of the alcohol may remain. After 15 minutes of cooking, about 40 percent of the alcohol remains. Even after an hour of cooking, about 25 percent is left, and 10 percent remains after two hours.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), baked or simmered dishes that contain alcohol will retain 40% of the original amount after 15 minutes of cooking, 35% after 30 minutes and 25% after an hour. But there's no point at which all of the alcohol disappears.

Cooking with rum can add a strong, complex flavor to your meals and desserts. Whether you prefer savory dishes or sweet treats, there are many delicious rum recipes to try. And don't forget to raise a glass on Black Tot Day to honor the Royal Navy's long-standing tradition of the daily tot!