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Rum Balls with Vanilla Wafers

Decadent Rum Balls with Vanilla Wafers for Easy Holiday Treats

Delightful Rum Balls with Vanilla Wafers are the perfect no-bake treat for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Crushed Vanilla Wafers
  • 1 cup Ground Pecans
For the Mixture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Omit for a non-chocolate version.
  • ½ cup Rum Preferably dark rum.
  • ¼ cup Honey Acts as a natural sweetener.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Replace with more rum for extra kick.
Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Additional Powdered Sugar For rolling.
  • ½ cup Sprinkles Optional, for extra fun.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, and gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together rum, honey, and water until blended.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  6. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar or sprinkles to coat.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow to chill overnight for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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