Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (2024)

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We take our rum balls and bourbon balls seriously in this household as they are Mr Magpie’s favourite treat. Which also means that I leave the rum ball making up to him during the holidays! These rum balls are nut free, melt in your mouth, fudgy delights!

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How to Make Rum Balls

Making rum balls in my house is SO EASY. First, I ask Mr Magpie to make them. And second, he makes them! Magic! But honestly, here are the super quick and easy steps to making rum balls.

  1. Prepare your cake. You can make a chocolate cake mix or you can bake up my Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake Recipe. It’s so easy you don’t really need a cake mix to be honest.
  2. Break up the cake and place it into a large bowl.
  3. Add in rum or bourbon and condensed milk.
  4. Make the rum balls, roll them in sprinkles and let sit.

Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (2)We prefer the rum balls or bourbon balls to be chewy and fudge-like, not dried out like the rum ball recipes that use nuts. Consider these to be rum brownie balls, even, to understand the texture that I am talking about. Take a peek at the photo below, you can tell that these are truly spectacular rum balls! That photo was taken right after I made them, so they are now sitting in my freezer with the flavours melding together until Christmas. The consistency will be the same as shown in the photos.
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Tips & Tricks for Making Bourbon Balls or Rum Balls

  • Use a good quality rum or bourbon, a dark rum for sure but you could also try spiced!
  • These rum balls freeze exceptionally well and are better after sitting for a while in a container. I make these a few weeks before Christmas and then freeze them until the big day.
  • Once you try my version of rum balls, you aren’t ever going back to those nut filled dry versions but you could add in some walnuts or favourite nut into the mixture if you wanted to. You can really adapt these to your liking!
  • Refrigerate the dough before rolling and wet your hands when you go to form the balls. These are sticky and your hands will get a bit messy making them, so make sure you have everything ready to go before you make them!

Happy baking everyone! I’m sitting here thinking of these babies that are in the freezer and wondering if I can sneak one…

Love,

Karlynn

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My Favourite Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Ball Recipe

These rum balls are SO much better than the dried out ones that use nuts! These are so decadent they are like chocolate rum truffles! Nut free and chocolate cake based!

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Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
24 rum balls
Calories
147
Author
Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients

  • one 9x13 baked chocolate cake use a mix or my cake recipe
  • 1/2 cup dark or spiced rum or bourbon
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  • Crumble up the baked cake into a medium mixing bowl.

  • Add in the rum and the condensed milk. Mix together until all of the ingredients are combined and the cake is now a dough that can be rolled into balls.

  • Roll the mixture into one inch balls, then roll the balls into the chocolate sprinkles, covering them completely.

  • Place the rum balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze them individually first, then transfer to a sealed container to keep frozen.

  • These are best if left to sit a few days in the refrigerator if you are eating them soon, or keep them in the freezer until you are ready to eat.

Recipe Notes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION is going to vary depending on what cake mix you use or what cake you bake up!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 147kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 11mg, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 9mg

All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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Karlynn Johnston

I’m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a co*cktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!

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  1. Lynda says

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    Hi, I do NOT like chocolate! I know I am weird. That being said, can I use a white cake mix or another flavor. If so will the results still taste as good? Maybe I should use chocolate, then I won’t eat any.:-))Thanks so much. Merry Christmas!

  2. Susan T. says

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    I used the linked Wacky Cake recipe (my longtime go-to recipe for chocolate cake) and it worked out perfectly – did not have to add extra rum or condensed milk and the sprinkles adhered to the balls. I believe the secret is to not over-bake the cake. It’s also not necessary to fully cool the cake – in fact, I think that when it’s slightly warm, it forms a better, stickier dough. I refrigerated the dough for about an hour before forming the balls.

    I’ve had mixed results with other chocolate rum ball recipes – they’re often too dry. Last year, we couldn’t find vanilla wafer or crumbs so I tried a recipe without them and the result was balls of chocolate icing – too sweet! I really like this recipe because it’s easy, moist, chocolatey and not too sweet!Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (11)

  3. Marta Roberts says

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    For the chocolate cake you suggest a 9 x 13 cake from a mix or your chocolate cake. Your cake is 9 x 9. Will your cake be enough?

    • Karlynn Johnston says

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      The wacky cake is a 9×13 cake, it will work!

  4. Margaret says

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    These are so very yummy! Definitely a Christmas favourite. Thanks for sharing the recipe.Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (12)

    • Jenn says

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      I just made this recipe & they are delicious. I have an issue with them being wet on the outside though. The sprinkles and the outside of the ball are wet, but the inside is fine. I did wet my hands when rolling them, could that be what caused this? Thanks!

      • Jill says

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        Rolled some of mine in coconut!

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FAQs

Can you get buzzed from bourbon balls? ›

Can I get drunk from eating your bourbon balls? Highly unlikely. The balls are bite-sized, maybe two bite-sized, so you would have to eat a lot of them. You are more likely to experience a sugar high, than a buzz, so we feel it is a safe indulgence.

Where did chocolate rum balls originate? ›

Invented by the Danes, romkugler are indulgent, rich and a little bit tipsy The three main ingredients are chocolate, cake and, of course, rum! This means they lie somewhere in between a cake pop and a chocolate truffle, making them the perfect after-dinner snack.

Can rum balls get you drunk? ›

Can rum balls make you drunk? This is a no bake recipe, which means any alcohol we use in the process won't be cooked away or made less effective. However, we're not using that much of it, so getting drunk isn't something to worry about! After all, there's only ¼ cup of rum divided among 24 individual bites.

Does rum evaporate from rum balls? ›

Easy Rum Ball Recipe FAQs

However, the alcohol in the rum does not cook out in these balls because they are not baked.

Can kids eat food cooked with bourbon? ›

The choice is up to you. You may choose to use cooking methods that help to reduce the alcohol content and use less alcohol in a dish to make it safer for your child. Otherwise the safer option is to choose to leave out alcoholic drinks when preparing food for babies and children.

How long can you store bourbon balls? ›

Bourbon balls will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Storing them uncovered will result in a more defined “crust”, and storing them covered will keep them moist. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months.

Can kids eat rum balls? ›

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

What is another name for rum balls? ›

Rum balls are a popular Christmas treat in England, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United States, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Greece and the Czech Republic. In Denmark they are enjoyed year round and known as either romkugle, trøffel or sputnik, depending on the specific region.

Do rum balls contain eggs? ›

My Mom's original Rum Ball recipe does contain raw egg whites. Since they can cause some concerns regarding food born illnesses, I replaced them with aquafaba, the liquid found in canned chickpeas. If you want to use pasteurized egg whites instead, please feel free to do so.

How long can you keep rum balls in the fridge? ›

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.

Does rum hit harder than vodka? ›

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.

Why do buzz balls get you so drunk? ›

At 15% ABV (30 proof), there's enough alcohol under that Dunlop seal to get you well and truly drunk. The appeal is targeted right to the limbic system. As Liquor.com writer Matt Merkin poetically cracked in a 2014 article, “They are literally ballz that get you buzzed.”

What is a substitute for rum in rum balls? ›

I usually use Bacardi spiced rum. Non-Alcoholic Version: You could replace the rum with half orange juice and half apple juice/cider (1/4 cup/60ml each), but obviously the taste will change. Or I recommend making these no-bake chocolate coconut snowballs instead!

Can bacteria grow in rum? ›

If the sugar content is high enough and oxygen is introduced to the environment, a rum could potentially grow a bacteria culture on its surface. This would be more likely if the rum is left uncorked, or corked and uncorked a lot.

Can rum go rancid? ›

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.

Can a Buzzballz get you drunk? ›

At 15% ABV (30 proof), there's enough alcohol under that Dunlop seal to get you well and truly drunk. The appeal is targeted right to the limbic system.

How many fireballs does it take to get buzzed? ›

It depends on a lot of things, like how high your personal tolerance for alcohol is and whether you have any food in your stomach. For most people, 3-4 shots will be enough for you to at least feel tipsy.

Do bourbon balls contain alcohol? ›

These bourbon balls are a delightful confection, a real treat straight from the heart of Kentucky. Picture this: a smooth, sweet center made with a mix of crushed nuts (usually pecans), powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and a splash of bourbon, all rolled into a bite-sized ball.

How much bourbon does it take to get buzzed? ›

The amount of whiskey it takes to get drunk depends on several factors, as we discussed earlier. However, as a general rule, it takes approximately 4-5 shots of whiskey (1.5 ounces per shot) for a person with an average body weight and metabolism to become intoxicated.

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