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    Easy No Bake Rum Balls | Best Christmas Oreo Balls

    Published: Dec 19, 2021 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These easy no-bake rum balls or oreo balls are the best & classic Christmas dessert you will make this holiday season. This recipe requires just 4 ingredients, and if you have all ingredients in your kitchen, then rum balls are ready in less than 15 minutes.

    Easy No-Bake Rum Balls, Best oreo cookie balls, make-ahead Christmas desserts, holiday gift ideas

    All you have to do is keep it in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavors.

    What are rum balls?

    Traditionally rum balls are truffle-like sweet treats prepared using vanilla wafers, pecans, confectioners sugar, cocoa, syrup or honey, and rum.

    I have prepared a shortcut method using oreo cookies, rum, cream, and some nuts.

    Rum balls toppings

    I have decorated it with sprinkles. You can dust with confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or even dip it in white or milk or dark chocolate.

    Easy No-Bake Rum Balls, Best oreo cookie balls, make-ahead Christmas desserts, holiday gift ideas

    Do rum balls contain alcohol?

    Yes, these sweet treat balls are made by adding rum, and that is how this dessert gets its name. Unlike RUM CAKE, Rum Balls are a no-bake dessert, and therefore the alcohol does not cookout.

    But don't worry about this. Rum balls will not get you drunk as the rum is combined with other ingredients, and thus they are in small amounts in each ball.

    Easy No-Bake Rum Balls, Best oreo cookie balls, make-ahead Christmas desserts, holiday gift ideas

    How long can I keep rum balls?

    Rum balls are among the best desserts you can make during the holiday season and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Rum balls are also one of the best Christmas holiday gift ideas for your family and friends, along with EGGLESS FRUTI CAKE or TRADITIONAL RUM CAKE.

    While you are here, don't forget to check out CHRISTMAS FOOD IDEAS which I kickstarted this year with the BEST HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE,  CHRISTMAS TREE PULL APART BREAD & CHRISTMAS TREE VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH VEGAN MAYO.

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    Ingredients for EASY NO-BAKE RUM BALLS | BEST CHRISTMAS OREO BALLS

    24 Oreo with cream
    ¼ cup Almonds, chopped
    2 tablespoon Heavy cream
    3 to 4 tablespoon Rum
    Sprinkles, for toppings

    How to make Easy No-Bake Rum Balls | Best Christmas Oreo Balls

    In a blender, mixie jar, or food processor, add Oreos with cream and chopped almonds and blend to a powder or almost sand-like texture. 

    Transfer it to a bowl. To this, add heavy cream and mix. Now add rum in 2 tablespoon increments or as needed until it holds its shape. Full video here

    Take one tablespoon of mixture between your palms and roll them into balls. Roll each ball into sprinkles or cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor. 

    oreo truffles, bacardi chocolate rum balls, peanut butter, vanilla wafers, german cocoa rum balls

    Tips:

    • If you feel the rum ball mixture is too soft and not holding its shape, crush and add more cookies to the mixture. On the other hand, if you are not able to form balls, add more cream or rum until it is able to hold its shape. 
    • I had Oreo cookies with cream, and thus I did not add any confectioners sugar. You can use vanilla wafers or graham crackers instead of Oreos and add confectioners sugar along with some cocoa powder to make rum balls.
    • Instead of almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews can be used.
    • You can use bourbon or whiskey instead of rum. 

    oreo truffles, bacardi chocolate rum balls, peanut butter, vanilla wafers, german cocoa rum balls

    Can I make rum balls alcohol-free?

    Yes, you can make it kid-friendly by substituting rum with rum extract for flavor and adding heavy cream as needed until the mixture holds its shape. 

    Video recipe for EASY NO-BAKE RUM BALLS | BEST CHRISTMAS OREO BALLS

    Detailed step-by-step recipe for Easy No-Bake Rum Balls | Best Christmas Oreo Balls

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    Easy No-Bake Rum Balls, Best oreo cookie balls, make-ahead Christmas desserts, holiday gift ideas

    Easy No-Bake Rum Balls | Best Christmas Oreo Balls

    Kushi
    These easy no-bake rum balls or oreo balls are the best & classic Christmas dessert you will make this holiday season. This recipe requires just 4 ingredients, and if you have all ingredients in your kitchen, then rum balls are ready in less than 15 minutes.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Desserts, sweets
    Cuisine American, Australian, Canada, German, Italian
    Servings 16 Rum Balls
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 Oreo with cream
    • ¼ cup Almonds chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream
    • 3 to 4 tablespoon Rum
    • Sprinkles for toppings

    Instructions
     

    • In a blender, mixie jar, or food processor, add Oreos with cream and chopped almonds and blend to a powder or almost sand-like texture.
      24 Oreo with cream, ¼ cup Almonds
    • Transfer it to a bowl. To this, add heavy cream and mix. Now add rum in 2 tablespoon increments or as needed until it holds its shape. Full video here.
      2 tablespoon Heavy cream, 3 to 4 tablespoon Rum
    • Take one tablespoon of mixture between your palms and roll them into balls. Roll each ball into sprinkles or cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor. 
      Sprinkles

    Notes

    • If you feel the rum ball mixture is too soft and not holding its shape, crush and add more cookies to the mixture. On the other hand, if you are not able to form balls, add more cream or rum until it is able to hold its shape. 
    • I had Oreo cookies with cream, and thus I did not add any confectioners sugar. You can use vanilla wafers or graham crackers instead of Oreos and add confectioners sugar along with some cocoa powder to make rum balls.
    • Instead of almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews can be used.
    • You can use bourbon or whiskey instead of rum. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Andrea

      December 20, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had chocolate rum balls before. They look and sound amazing!

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