Irish Cream Balls
Indulge in the decadent charm of these no-bake Irish Cream Balls, a perfect fusion of rich flavors and delightful textures. Featuring crushed vanilla wafer cookies, finely chopped pecans, and the luxurious touch of Irish cream liqueur, this recipe creates bite-sized treats that are both simple to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. The addition of cocoa powder and powdered sugar adds a chocolatey sweetness, while a crunchy granulated sugar coating (optional) elevates each bite with a pleasant contrast. Ready in just 20 minutes with no oven required, these elegant confections are ideal for holiday parties, gift-giving, or anytime you crave a boozy, dessert-inspired indulgence. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors meld, and serve these chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing sweet treat. Perfectly portioned for sharing, this recipe yields 24 balls of pure joy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Vanilla wafer cookies (crushed)
- 120 grams Powdered sugar
- 30 grams Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 100 grams Pecans (finely chopped)
- 80 milliliters Irish cream liqueur
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
Place the vanilla wafer cookies into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. If you don't have a food processor, place the cookies in a sealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped pecans. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the Irish cream liqueur and melted butter to the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture comes together and forms a dough-like consistency.
Using clean hands, scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used, yielding approximately 24 balls.
If desired, roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat the outside. This step is optional, but it adds a crunchy texture and sweetness to the treats.
Place the Irish cream balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Cover 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 leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.8 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
