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No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls + Holiday Cookie Party (vegan & gluten-free)

Published: Dec 9, 2015 · Modified: May 22, 2024 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 39 Comments

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No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls | ElephantasticVegan.com

Vegan & Gluten-free No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls - perfect for the holidays! They are super easy to make and don't require an oven. They can be made in 10 minutes.

No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls | ElephantasticVegan.com

Got a sec? Because I have probably the easiest cookie recipe here for you! These No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls can be made in a couple of minutes.

They are the perfect addition to any festive cookie platter. You don't want to miss these!

They are vegan & gluten-free and could be easily made into a non-alcoholic version (see recipe notes for alternatives).

No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls | ElephantasticVegan.com

You will need 4 ingredients: 

  • marzipan
  • cocoa powder
  • rum
  • shredded coconut
No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls | ElephantasticVegan.com
No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls | ElephantasticVegan.com

No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls

Elephantastic Vegan
Vegan & Gluten-free No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls - perfect for the holidays! They are super easy to make and don't require an oven. Can be made in 10 minutes.
4 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine German, Vegan
Servings 15 balls
Calories 41 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup marzipan (make sure it's vegan)
  • 3 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon rum*
  • 2 teaspoons shredded coconut , unsweetened

Instructions
 

  • Mix the marzipan, cocoa powder, and rum and knead it until the whole marzipan is brown.
  • Form little balls (about 15 pieces).
  • Place the shredded coconut in a small bowl and add a few marzipan balls. Roll them around until coated evenly and repeat for the rest.
  • Store in an air-tight box or serve immediately.

Notes

*Here's a list of vegan-friendly rums. I like to use Black Spiced Rum like 'The Kraken'.
Use alcohol-free vanilla extract or a splash of orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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Vegan & Gluten-Free Holiday Cookie Party

Together with my blogger friends, we decided it would be fun to make a Holiday Cookie Party - completely vegan & gluten-free. For this reason, everyone is sharing one of their cookie recipes. I think all turned out great and drool-worthy. The Holiday Cookie Party was organized by Rebecca (Strength & Sunshine) and Natalie (Feasting on Fruit), thank you so much, ladies! :)

vegan & gluten-free Holiday Cookie Party

1 Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies - Rebecca from Strength And Sunshine

2 Gingerbread Fig Bars - Natalie from Feasting On Fruit

3 No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls - Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan

5 Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies - Jenn from Veggie Inspired Journey

6 Cranberry Chocolate Coconut Macaroons - Linda from Veganosity

7 Vegan Orange Cinnamon Christmas Cookies - Sina from Vegan Heaven

10 Sugar Cookie (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free) - Brandi from The Vegan 8

11 Orange Spice Cookies - Harriet from Harriet Emily

12 Vegan Cranberry Crunch Dark Chocolate Truffles - Sophia from Veggies Don't Bite

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  1. Sharon says

    December 11, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Wow!!!! These look amazing -definitely going on my holiday list this year! :)

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  2. Laura Armstrong says

    December 24, 2019 at 7:47 am

    In your list of ingredients you call for Marzipan/Almond Paste. These are 2 different types of products. I bought both but after looking it up I went with the Marzipan because it is moldable. Anyone else get confused by this?

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  3. Kate says

    December 13, 2021 at 5:34 am

    Yummy but I'm not sure if they should be stored in fridge or at room temp.

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      December 13, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      room temperature is fine! :)

      Reply
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