Chocolate Rum Balls

Chocolate rum balls are classic Christmas treats. They are festive cookies that are perfect for gift-giving, as they are easy and quick to make. There are many versions of this well-loved holiday treat, but today, I am sharing OnePotChefShow’s recipe. It does not require baking and only has six ingredients.

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To make chocolate rum balls, you will need chocolate cookies, desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate, rum, and chocolate sprinkles. If you are planning to make it kid-friendly, use artificial rum flavoring. Give this recipe a try!

Here’s another Christmas cookie recipe for you: Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Rum Balls Ingredients

• 25 to 30 pieces of plain chocolate cookies
• 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 7 ounces of milk chocolate (melted)
• 1 tablespoon of rum
• chocolate sprinkles (to coat)

Note: You can use dark chocolate or white chocolate if you prefer. If you are using artificial rum flavor, use only a teaspoon.

How to Make Chocolate Rum Balls

Step 1:

Start by melting the milk chocolate. Cut it into pieces, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, and melt it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir with a metal spoon, then put it in for another 20 seconds. Repeat the process until melted.

Step 2:

Add 1 tablespoon of rum and mix. Set aside and let it cool.

Step 3:

Break the chocolate cookies into pieces and place them in a food processor. Crush into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Transfer into a bowl.

Step 4:

Add the desiccated coconut to the crushed cookies. Stir to combine. Next, add the sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 5:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add the chocolate sprinkles in a medium bowl. Take a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball with your wet hands. Roll it into the chocolate sprinkles to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 6:

Place them in the fridge for 20 minutes. Once chilled, they are ready to serve. To store them, place them in an air-tight container.

Chocolate Rum Balls