Easy Chocolate Rum Balls made from only 6 ingredients. They require no baking, are quick to make, and are incredibly delicious. They are the perfect dessert or gift option for the holidays!

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chocolate rum balls made with biscuit crumbs, butter, condensed milk, dark rum, and coated with chocolate sprinkles

There is nothing better than homemade treats, especially around the holidays. These no-bake Chocolate Rum Balls are boozy, chocolatey, and rich. They are the perfect holiday treat that is incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed year-round. They’re a great option if you need a treat to share but don’t want to turn on the oven!

Ingredients You Need

Plain biscuits – The biscuits are the base of the dough mixture, so be sure to use a fresh package of biscuits for the best flavor.
Cocoa powder – It adds chocolate flavor to the dough mixture.
Butter/margarine – To bind the crumbs and add richness. The butter will help to set the balls in the fridge.
Condensed milk – To bind the crumbs and add sweetness.
Rum – Dark rum gives this recipe its signature flavor and contributes the needed moisture to help the dough stick together when you form the balls.
Chocolate sprinkles – For coating.

Variations

While these treats are delicious as they are, you can switch up the ingredients to customize the flavors.

Coatings – You can coat the balls in chopped nuts, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, finely shredded coconut, or dip them in melted chocolate.
Biscuits – You can use graham crackers, Oreo, or Biscoff cookies for a different flavor.
Alcohol – You can also make this recipe with brandy, bourbon, or spiced rum. Or use rum extract for the non-alcoholic version if you still want the balls to have the boozy flavor.
Add-ins – Mix the dough mixture with dried fruits, such as cranberries and raisins. Or add chopped nuts to the dough mixture if you prefer.

How to Make

Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs.
Mix the biscuits, cocoa powder, melted butter, condensed milk, and rum until well combined.
Scoop 1 tbsp of the mixture and shape into balls
Coat the balls with chocolate sprinkles. Chill the balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let them set.

Do I Have to Use Real Rum?

No, you can use rum extract instead. Keep in mind that rum extract is very concentrated so you’ll use less of it than actual rum. Start with less, taste the mixture, and add more as needed.

Pro Tips

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for a few minutes if the dough is too soft to shape.
Make them in advance. Feel free to make these a couple of days ahead of when you want to serve them. The extra time helps the crushed biscuits in the balls absorb the rum flavor. Store the balls in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them.

Chocolate Rum Balls

5 from 3 votes

Prep: 20

Total Time: 20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Indonesian

Difficulty: Easy

Dietary: Non-Halal, Vegetarian

Servings: balls

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Easy Chocolate Rum Balls made from only 6 ingredients. They require no baking, are quick to make, and are incredibly delicious. They are the perfect dessert or gift option for the holidays!

Ingredients

Chocolate Balls

▢ 8.5 oz (240 gr) plain biscuits, about 2 cups crumbs
▢ 3 tbsp (25 gr) cocoa powder
▢ 6 tbsp (90 gr) butter/margarine, melted
▢ 1/2 cup (150 gr) sweetened condensed milk
▢ 3 tbsp dark rum

Coating

▢ Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. You can use the bottom of the glass, put the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin, or use a food processor.
Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, mix biscuit crumbs and cocoa powder until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients – Add the melted butter, condensed milk, and dark rum. Mix until well combined.
Scoop 1 tbsp of the mixture and shape into balls.
Coat each ball with chocolate sprinkles and place them in candy cups or small cupcake liners.
Chill the balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let them set. Remove them from the fridge right before serving them.