Holiday Rum Cookie Balls
Indulge in the festive flavors of these Holiday Rum Cookie Balls, a no-bake treat bursting with holiday cheer! Made with crushed vanilla wafers, rich cocoa powder, and a splash of dark rum, these bite-sized delights are perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and light corn syrup, then finished with a dusting of granulated sugar for a sparkling finish. Finely chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, while the no-cook preparation makes these a breeze to whip up in just 20 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, these decadent rum balls develop even deeper flavors after chilling, making them an irresistible treat to savor throughout the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (crushed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 quarter-cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
Add the dark rum and light corn syrup to the dry ingredients. Mix gently using a spatula until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow dish. Roll each rum ball in the sugar until evenly coated.
Once all the rum balls are coated, refrigerate them for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store the rum balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.5 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 928 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.6 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 337.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 793 mg | 17% | |
*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.
