Coconut Rum Balls
If you’ve never had a rum ball, you’re in for a treat! This classic holiday dessert is so tasty, you’ll be going back for more. These coconut rum balls have a chewy texture, with a bit of heft and crunch from the various ingredients. They’re a little but sweet and a little bit chocolate-y, with a bit of a punch from the rum. Each bite will blow you away! My favorite part is the final touch of coconut or cookie crumbs on the outside. It adds just a bit more texture, and makes them look extra pretty!
How to Make Rum Balls
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Recipe Notes
Vanilla Wafer Cookies: Create the base of our rum balls. You can use graham crackers, shortbread cookies, digestive biscuits, or chocolate wafers instead for a different flavor.Coconut: Add delicious coconut flavor. I like to use unsweetened desiccated coconut to control the level of sweetness. If you want them sweeter, you can use sweetened coconut. Pecans: Add rich, nutty flavor. You can use a different nut, such as walnuts, almonds, or pistachios, for a different flavor.Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness.Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolatey flavor.Coconut Rum: Enhances the coconut flavor and makes these alcoholic. You can use plain rum for a less strong coconut flavor, or try brandy or cognac.Maple Syrup: Replaces traditional corn syrup for a subtle sweet flavor. You can use honey or corn syrup, though.
Roll each one in different toppings to create more variety. You can use shredded coconut, cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or powdered sugar. Keep these in the fridge all season long, so they’re ready to grab and serve any time you have a craving. Everyone will love these classic rum balls filled with coconut! They’re one of the easiest and tastiest Christmas desserts, so be sure to make a few batches to enjoy.
More Christmas Dessert Recipes to Try:
Gingerbread Kiss CookiesCosmic BrowniesChocolate Pound CakeCaramel Stuffed CookiesFerrero Rocher BrowniesFrozen Caramel Hot Chocolate
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