Rum Balls

Rum balls are an easy no-bake holiday treat that's perfect for holiday parties and cookie swaps. They're great to give as gifts, too.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate, rum

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 235kcal

Ingredients

2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 cup pecans finely chopped
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup dark spiced rum
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

COATING - for Rolling

confectioner’s sugar optional
sprinkles optional
chopped pecans optional
coconut optional
cocoa powder optional

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
Start by combining the wafer crumbs, confectioner’s sugar, pecans and cocoa powder in a large bowl until well combined.
In a small bowl combine the rum, honey, water, and vanilla extract.
Stir the honey mixture into dry ingredients until well combined.
Divide the dough equally using a cookie dough scoop.
Form into ball and then roll in any of the coating options – confectioner’s sugar, sprinkles or chopped pecans.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Note- nutrition info has been calculated without the coating ingredients as the additional ingredients create too many variables since they are optional and are dependent upon personal preference.

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