Cocoa Rum Balls

These Cocoa Rum Balls are a classic no-bake confection that tastes like a grown-up truffle. Made by blending crushed vanilla wafers with rich cocoa powder, chopped nuts, and a splash of light rum, they offer a dense, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. The rum flavor deepens beautifully as the balls rest, making them perfect for holiday parties or elegant dessert platters. They are incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no oven time, just a little patience to let the flavors meld. Dust them in powdered sugar for a snowy, sophisticated finish that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 48

Calories: 561.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These Cocoa Rum Balls are a classic no-bake confection that tastes like a grown-up truffle. Made by blending crushed vanilla wafers with rich cocoa powder, chopped nuts, and a splash of light rum, they offer a dense, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. The rum flavor deepens beautifully as the balls rest, making them perfect for holiday parties or elegant dessert platters. They are incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no oven time, just a little patience to let the flavors meld. Dust them in powdered sugar for a snowy, sophisticated finish that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

3 1/4 cup Vanilla wafer crumbs

Directions

1
Place vanilla wafers in a food processor or blender and pulse until fine crumbs form.
2
Transfer crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add chopped nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
3
Stir the dry ingredients together until evenly combined and dark in color.
4
Pour in the light rum and corn syrup, mixing thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
5
If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon more rum; if too wet, add more crumbs.
6
Roll small portions of the dough between your palms to form 1-inch balls.
7
Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
8
Place balls on a wax paper-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
9
For best flavor, store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days before serving.
10
Reroll in powdered sugar just before serving to refresh the coating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 48

Amount Per Serving
Calories 561.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 15.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 122.8g41%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g258%
Sugars 23.4g
Protein 23.4g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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