No-Bake Rum Balls
Delicious and easy-to-make no-bake rum balls, perfect for any occasion with a customizable recipe.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed cookies Use any cookies you prefer
- ½ cup finely chopped nuts Walnuts, pecans, or almonds work well
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar Plus additional for rolling
- ¼ cup dark rum Can substitute for vanilla extract or orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Coatings
- to taste additional confectioners' sugar For rolling the balls
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients: crushed cookies, finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder, and confectioners' sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, and confectioners' sugar. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the dark rum and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir well until everything is combined and feels moist.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in additional confectioners' sugar until fully coated.
- Place the rum balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate them for at least two hours.
- Serve once chilled, and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, toast nuts before chopping. You can experiment with other coatings like shredded coconut or chocolate.