Spiced Rum Balls
Spiced Rum Balls are a no-bake, boozy holiday confection made from crushed cookies, nuts, cocoa, and spiced rum, then rolled in powdered sugar or cocoa. Originating in the United States, they are a popular festive treat often associated with Christmas cookie exchanges.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving provides a significant calorie load, primarily from sugar and fat, with minimal essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 85 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 mcg |
Per 2 rum balls (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, rum balls are a classic 'make-ahead' holiday treat as their flavor and texture improve with aging. Nutritionally, they are essentially a dense, energy-dense confection with no baking required, relying on alcohol for both flavor and preservation.
