What are rum balls made of?
Rum balls are bite-size homemade treats made with vanilla cookie crumbs, pecans, cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, and spiced rum. These do taste like spiced rum, so keep that in mind.
Should rum balls be refrigerated?
Do rum balls need to be refrigerated? If stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry area, they do not need to be refrigerated. However, I highly recommend storing them in the fridge – they will hold together better, last longer, and taste so much better. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How long do rum balls last in the fridge?
2 weeks
Rum balls can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
How much alcohol is in a rum ball?
Can rum balls get you drunk? The flavor of rum really shines in this dessert. But keep in mind that we only use ¼ cup of alcohol for this recipe which yields around 32 pieces. So that means eating one ball won’t have enough booze to get you drunk.
Does the alcohol evaporate from rum balls?
Does the alcohol evaporate from rum balls? Alcohol evaporates during cooking at about 75°C, but not all of it. For instance, a recipe of rum balls with ½ cup of alcohol that makes 30 rum balls means that there is about 4ml (just less than a teaspoon) of rum per rum ball. And some of that teaspoon will have baked out.
Can rum balls make you drunk?
How Many Rum Balls Do You Have To Eat To Get Drunk? Each recipe usually calls for a different amount of rum. Some recipes have a LOT of rum in them, and if you eat enough, yes, you can absolutely get tipsy.
Why are my rum balls sticky?
If the mixture is too soft, it will be sticky and difficult to roll properly and the rum balls will not hold their shape. Click here for our Christmas Truffles recipe.
What can I substitute for vanilla wafers in rum balls?
If you don’t have vanilla wafers you can use one of these substitutes:
- If you’re using them as a cookie any small sugar or butter cookie will suffice.
- OR – Replace vanilla (Nilla) wafers with shortbread cookies.
- OR – For making a pie or dessert crust you can substitute graham cracker crumbs.
Do you freeze rum balls?
Can You Freeze Rum Balls? Yes! You can freeze them for up to 2 months. Again, be sure they are packed well.
Can you get drunk on rum balls?
It is very unlikely that this will happen. Due to the fact that the 1/3 cup+ rum in these balls is combined with other ingredients and made into so many individual balls, unless you eat all 50 by yourself, you are unlikely to get drunk from these balls.
What is the shelf life of rum balls?
What Are Rum Balls? Rum balls are a pretty popular holiday treat because they’re a crowd-pleaser, so easy to make, and have a pretty great shelf-life for something homemade (up to 2 weeks!).
How long can rum balls stay in freezer?
2 months
Can You Freeze Rum Balls? Yes! You can freeze them for up to 2 months.
How to make rum ball?
directions Combine the vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until crumbly. Stir in the nuts, corn syrup, and rum. Form the mixture into 1-balls. Place some additional powdered sugar in a bowl. Roll each rum ball in the sugar to coat lightly. More › Boozy Family Holiday Chocolate Rum Ball Recipe – BAKED by
How do you make rum balls?
– 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla®) – 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips – ¼ cup light corn syrup – ¾ cup dark rum (such as Meyer’s®) – 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
What is the best recipe for rum balls?
In a large bowl,stir together the crushed vanilla wafers,3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar,cocoa,and nuts. Drizzle in vanilla,corn syrup and rum.
What rum is best for rum balls?
1 c. crushed vanilla wafers