Chocolate Rum Balls Tasty: 7 Irresistible No-Bake Delights
Chocolate rum balls are a rich, no-bake dessert made with crushed wafers, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a splash of rum.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups vanilla wafers (crushed)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
- 1 cup crushed pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut or sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and nuts.
- Add rum and corn syrup (or honey) to the dry mix. Stir until the mixture becomes moist and holds together when pressed.
- Roll about one tablespoon of the mixture between your palms to form small balls.
- Coat each ball in cocoa powder, coconut, or sprinkles.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- These treats are great for holidays, parties, or gifting.
- You can make them alcohol-free by omitting the rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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