Frangelico Balls
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Frangelico Balls, a no-bake dessert that’s as effortless as it is irresistible. Made with crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, cocoa, and chopped hazelnuts or pecans, these bite-sized treats are elevated with the rich, nutty essence of Frangelico liqueur. Perfectly sweetened with a touch of light corn syrup and optionally finished with a sparkling sugar coating, these decadent treats come together in just 20 minutes, with no oven required. Ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a quick dessert fix, these boozy confections are best served chilled or at room temperature. Store them in the fridge, but don’t expect them to last long—they’re simply too tasty to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Vanilla wafer cookies
- 150 grams Powdered sugar
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 grams Chopped hazelnuts or pecans
- 60 milliliters Frangelico liqueur
- 60 milliliters Light corn syrup
- 75 grams Granulated sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
Place the vanilla wafer cookies into a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chopped hazelnuts or pecans to the bowl. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the Frangelico liqueur and light corn syrup until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a spoon or your hands until the mixture resembles a thick, cohesive dough.
Scoop out small portions of dough (approximately 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands.
If desired, roll each ball in granulated sugar for a sparkling finish.
Place the Frangelico balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Store the Frangelico balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1095 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 552.1 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
