Bourbon Rum Balls No Bake Cookies
Elevate your holiday treats with these indulgent Bourbon Rum Balls No Bake Cookies—an effortless yet elegant dessert that’s bursting with bold flavors and festive charm. Made with crushed vanilla wafer cookies, rich cocoa powder, and crunchy pecans or walnuts, these boozy bites come together in just 20 minutes without the need for baking. The decadent combination of bourbon and dark rum adds a sophisticated kick, while a final roll in coarse sugar or sprinkles provides a sparkling, party-ready finish. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or a grown-up snack, these no-bake cookies are a crowd-pleasing way to bring a touch of indulgence to your celebrations. Store them in the fridge for up to two weeks, though they’re so delicious they likely won’t last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 0.25 cup Dark rum
- 3 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Coarse sugar or sprinkles (for rolling)
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafer cookies until they form fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the bowl with the crumbs to ensure they are lump-free. Stir the mixture until everything is evenly combined.
Add the chopped pecans or walnuts to the dry mixture and stir to incorporate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon, dark rum, and light corn syrup until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms. The dough should be moist but firm enough to roll into balls. If it's too dry, add a teaspoon of bourbon or rum at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls between your palms.
Roll each ball in coarse sugar or sprinkles to coat the exterior. This adds a festive texture and appearance.
Place the coated rum balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the balls to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftover rum balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.7 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1094 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.3 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 365.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
