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Kid Friendly Rum Balls

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These Kid-Friendly Rum Balls are a fun, no-bake treat made with only 4 simple ingredients – no rum required! Soft, chocolatey, and rolled in coconut, they’re the perfect sweet bite for both kids and adults.

Rum balls in green pot on white plate next to a striped tea towel with glasses of milk behind.

No Rum, All Yum.

Classic, nostalgic, and delightfully easy to make, these rum balls skip the alcohol but keep all the flavor. A family-friendly twist on the traditional Christmas favorite. No oven, no fuss, just delicious bite-sized bliss. Sam x

4 Ingredients Only – quick, budget-friendly, and no-bake
Kid-Safe & Fun – perfect for little helpers in the kitchen
Classic Flavor – rich chocolate, coconut, and biscuit goodness

Bite taken out of one ball sitting on top of the other rum balls in pot.
Rum balls in green pot with more rum balls sitting around the base on white platter.

Kid Friendly Rum Balls

4.67 from 6 votes
These Kid-Friendly Rum Balls are made without rum, using just 4 ingredients! A quick, no-bake chocolate treat that’s perfect for kids and the holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 35 balls

Ingredients
 
 

Balls
  • 250 g (8.9 oz.) Marie biscuits, or Arrowroot or Plain Digestive biscuits
  • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 395 g (1 tin) full-fat sweetened condensed milk
Coating
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut

Method
 

  • Process Biscuits: In a high-speed food processor, crush biscuits into a fine crumb. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the coconut and cocoa powder until well combined.
  • Mix in Condensed Milk: Pour in the condensed milk and mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are coated. Tip: Use your hands for easier mixing!
  • Prepare for Coating: Place extra coconut for the coating in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Form Balls: Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture, roll into a ball, then roll in coconut until coated. Place balls directly into an airtight container or on a lined baking sheet.
  • Repeat: Continue the process with the remaining mixture.
  • Chill: Refrigerate rum balls for 1 hour until firm. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store: Keep the rum balls in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week to 10 days. If preparing in advance, store them for 5-7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the rum balls in a freezer-safe zip-lock bag or container for up to 2 months. Be sure to remove any excess air and label with the date. To thaw, leave them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.

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Can I add rum for the adults?

Yes! You can easily add a splash of rum to this recipe for an adult twist, or make my traditional rum balls recipe. The rum adds a rich, indulgent flavor that pairs wonderfully with the chocolate and coconut.

I don’t have a food processor, what else can I use?

No food processor? No problem! You can place the biscuits in a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form. This method works just as well!

4 Comments

  1. I love this recipe, so versatile, before I start rolling, I divide the mixture in half and add 1 crushed Peppermint crisp and then roll in chocolate sprinkles. Two flavours for the time of one. And they freeze well too, but, Never have any left for freezing

    1. Hi Carol, I love your twist on the recipe! Adding crushed a peppermint crisp sounds just delicious! And I completely agree—these rum balls are so good, they never last long enough to freeze! Thanks for sharing your fun variation, and I’m glad to hear the recipe works well for freezing when you do manage to save some ;). Kindest, Sam

  2. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing your recipes. I really like the gluten free slices and cakes as I can’t get enough of these recipes

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