Rum Balls Thermomix

Rum balls are a deliciously sweet, Christmas tradition. Festive, creamy chocolate and rum bites that are so simple to make you can always keep a batch in the fridge.

Thank you to everyone who watched Anais and I make Christmas Rum balls in the Thermomix today. We absolutely loved sharing some "live" time with you and reading the comments. Anais really enjoys cooking and the Thermomix makes it so safe to give kids an opportunity to cook. If you're making the rum balls and would like to see the Christmas Cooking Video  just follow the link. If you're not a member of the ThermoKitchen Facebook group page you may need to join first.

This is a really simple treat to make so it's a good one to save for the kids to make when they're on school holidays. We usually make one batch with rum and one without. Just make sure you roll the real "rum balls" in chocolate sprinkles and the ones without the alcohol in desicated coconut or multicoloulour sprinkles. We don't want the children eating any boozy ones by mistake!

Once the Rum Balls are made they need to be refrigerated so they become nice and firm. If you find the balls are too soft to roll properly just refrigerate them for 30 minutes and then roll them and coat them in sprinkles. Sometimes in our hot summer weather, the chocolate gets a little too melty and won't form a nice shape.

Gifting Your Rum Balls

Once refrigerated the balls will be firm enough to package as gifts.

Wrap a sheet of cardboard in silver foil.

• Wrap a piece of cardboard in silver foil
• Place the wrapped cardboard in a clear cellophane bag.
• Add some rum ball on top of the warpped card board.
• Tie the bag closed and add a red bow and gift tag.

You can make the recipe well in advance of Christmas and keep them stored in the fridge. When you're ready for gift giving simply wrap as above.

Frequently Ask Questions

Do Rum Balls have Rum in the recipe?

YES, Rum Balls generally contain rum. If you are serving these to children you can omit the rum.

What can I substitute for rum if I don't like the taste?

If you're not a fan of rum you can swap the alcohol for Baileys or Kaluah. This is a very forgiving recipe so choose whatever booze you prefer to taste.

Can Rum Balls make you drunk?

There are only 50mls of rum in a whole recipe so it's unlikely you will feel any effects at all. However, the alcohol isn't cooked off so technically they still should be considered as alcoholic intake if you are driving.

Do Rum Balls need to be refrigerated?

It is best to refrigerate them so they don't get soft and squishy in the heat.

How long will they last?

They will literally last forever in the fridge, none of the ingredients are perishable.

More Christmas Recipes

Christmas is one of my favourite reasons to cook. I usually make some shortbread or these cute Caramel Fudge Reindeer for the neighbours. Last Christmas I started making Chocolate and Mint Fudge for something a little different. Each year I also make 2 steamed Christmas puddings, one for each side of the family!

For all my Christmas recipes in one place, take a look at my Christmas Round-Up, it also includes more ideas for hampers and packaging.

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So what last-minute Thermomix treats do you make at this time of year?