How long can rum balls be stored?

2 weeks
How Long Do Rum Balls Last? If packed well, they will last 2 weeks in the fridge. However, they are best served out of the fridge, not too long after being made.

What are rum balls made of?

Rum Balls are made with vanilla cookie crumbs, pecans, cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, and spiced rum. Mix everything in a bowl and roll into balls, then you just give them a quick toss in any topping you can think of. These do taste like spiced rum, so keep that in mind.

Where do rum balls originated from?

Somewhere between the madeiras and shortbreads of England and the tortes of central Europe, perhaps? Rum balls may be popular in Britain, but they’re also traditional fare in Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and elsewhere.

Is there any alcohol in bourbon balls?

While bourbon balls certainly contain enough alcohol to taste that it’s there, the likelihood of getting drunk off of them is very minimal. Only 1/4 cup of bourbon is used, which is then dispersed among 2-3 cups of other ingredients and then divided into 24 different candies.

Does Jack Daniels chocolate get you drunk?

Chocolates are bad for you. We’re pretty certain that’s the backstory behind the Jack Daniels Whiskey-Filled Chocolate. No, this isn’t some pansy whiskey-flavored candy that tastes like a stiff drink but won’t actually get you buzzed.

Does older rum taste better?

The chemistry of aging isn’t fully understood, but it’s universally accepted that aging mellows and improves the taste of freshly distilled spirits. While the rums are sleeping in oak barrels, natural tannins in the wood impart a golden tint that yields to a rich brown cast after several years.

Does the alcohol evaporate from rum balls?

Will the alcohol evaporate? Because they are not baked, the alcohol will not cook off. The amount of alcohol in each ball is small, though.