Description
These Rum Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, chopped pecans, and spiced rum. Rolled into bite-sized balls and coated with confectioners’ sugar or cocoa, they develop rich flavor after chilling, making them a perfect holiday or party dessert that’s easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ cup spiced rum
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and finely chopped pecans. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Add wet ingredients: Drizzle in the pure vanilla extract, light corn syrup, and spiced rum over the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well-moistened and holds together.
- Shape the rum balls: Using a small cookie scoop (about 4 teaspoons or two level scoops), scoop and shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls or larger, depending on preference.
- Coat the rum balls: Roll each ball in additional confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, sprinkles, or your preferred coating to add texture and sweetness.
- Chill and store: Place the coated rum balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for several days to allow flavors to meld and deepen before serving.
Notes
- If rolling in confectioners’ sugar, you may need to recoat the rum balls before serving due to sugar absorption.
- Serving rum balls in mini cupcake liners adds a festive and neat presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large rum ball (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
