Kid Friendly Rum Balls
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.
Perfect for Christmas trays, school-safe treats, or just an easy sweet bite when you want something homemade without turning on the oven.
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
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Why this recipe works
These rum balls skip the alcohol but keep everything you love about the classic version:
Crushed Biscuits
Create the base and give the perfect soft, fudgy texture once mixed.
Condensed Milk
Acts as the binder and gives that rich, sweet, chewy finish.
Cocoa Powder
Adds deep chocolate flavour without needing melted chocolate.
Desiccated Coconut
Used inside and outside for texture, flavour, and that classic coating.
Ingredients you’ll need
Marie Biscuits (or Arrowroot / Digestives)
Forms the base of the rum balls and gives structure.
Desiccated Coconut
Adds texture inside and creates the classic coating.
Cocoa Powder
Gives rich chocolate flavour throughout.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Binds everything together and creates a soft, fudgy texture.
How to make 4 ingredient non alcoholic rum balls
Step 1: In a high-speed food processor, crush biscuits into a fine crumb. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Stir in the coconut and cocoa powder until well combined.
Step 3: Pour in the condensed milk and mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are coated. Tip: Use your hands for easier mixing!
Step 4: 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. Refrigerate rum balls for 1 hour until firm. Enjoy!
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Kid Friendly Rum Balls
Ingredients
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!
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!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!
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
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
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I really like the gluten free slices and cakes as I can’t get enough of these recipes
Hi Suz! I’m absolutely delighted to hear you’re a fan of the gluten-free slices and cakes, there’s plenty more to come! Thanks Suz, have a wonderful day 🙂 Kindest Sam x