Description
Soft, no-bake gingerbread rum balls made with warm spices, cocoa, and cream cheese for a cozy, festive treat that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely crushed gingerbread cookies
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the finely crushed gingerbread cookies, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder into a mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese, rum flavored extract, and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything together until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them gently into bite-sized balls.
- Optional: roll the balls in extra powdered sugar or cocoa powder for coating.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Lightly dampen your hands when rolling to prevent sticking.
- Chilling improves flavor and firmness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread rum balls, no bake gingerbread dessert, holiday rum balls, gingerbread treats, easy christmas sweets