How to Make Coquito Balls (Caribbean-Style Rum Balls) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink, is a rich and creamy coconut-based concoction that is usually spiked with rum, and is often referred to as "Puerto Rican eggnog." A popular variation of this festive drink is Coquito Balls, which are sweet and indulgent rum balls that incorporate the flavors of coquito into a convenient, bite-sized treat. These Caribbean-style rum balls are utterly addictive, with a perfect balance of creamy coconut, warm spices, and the unmistakable kick of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages coconut cookies (such as Coconut Cocadas® or Coconut Gems®)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup white rum (such as Bacardi®)
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 rum balls

  • Place coconut flakes in food processor and pulse until finely chopped with some chunks of coconut still visible; do not process to a powdered consistency. Transfer to a bowl and mix with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • Process coconut cookies in batches in the food processor until they become fine crumbs. When all cookies have been processed, measure 5 cups crumbs and pour them into a large mixing bowl. Discard any additional crumbs or reserve for another use.
  • Add remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mixing bowl and mix with cookie crumbs until well combined.
  • Mix together rum and sweetened condensed milk in a small measuring cup; pour slowly into the cookie crumb mixture, stirring to combine. Mix everything until well blended.
  • Use your hands to form dough into about thirty-six 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll each ball in the reserved coconut-sugar mixture until well coated, lightly pressing in the coconut topping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve or gift.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg