Irish Coffee Balls
Indulge in the rich, boozy flavors of *Irish Coffee Balls*—a no-bake treat that captures the essence of your favorite coffeehouse cocktail in sweet, bite-sized form. Crushed vanilla wafer cookies blend seamlessly with cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and chopped pecans, creating a decadent base flavored with a heady mix of Irish whiskey, brewed coffee, and light corn syrup. Each ball is rolled in granulated sugar for a sparkling finish, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-make coffee-infused delights are perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or after-dinner indulgence. Refrigerate for a firm texture and store for up to a week—though they’re sure to disappear much sooner! Keywords: Irish Coffee Balls, no-bake desserts, Irish whiskey treats, coffee-flavored sweets, holiday party recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams vanilla wafer cookies
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 60 ml Irish whiskey
- 30 ml brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 100 grams chopped pecans
- 50 grams granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Place the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed into crumbs. Alternatively, you can place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and chopped pecans. Mix thoroughly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Irish whiskey, brewed coffee, and light corn syrup until well combined.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough.
Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands.
Spread the granulated sugar on a plate or shallow dish. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat it evenly.
Place the Irish Coffee Balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
Store the Irish Coffee Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 730 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.2 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1233 mg | 26% | |
*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.
