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Rows of round chocolate truffles, some coated in powdered sugar and others in cocoa powder, arranged neatly on a white surface—these no bake Christmas treats are perfect for festive gatherings.

Rum Balls Recipe

Easy rum balls recipe made with simple ingredients for a no-bake holiday treat. Perfect for parties, gifting, or festive snacking.

Course Cookie, desserts
Cuisine American, Cookies
Keyword Easy rum balls recipe, recipe for rum balls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 27
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 5 Cups Nilla Wafers finely crushed
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup Walnuts finely chopped
  • ½ Cup of Rum
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Optional Garnishes:

  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • ½ Cup Finely Crushed Vanilla Wafer cookies
  • ½ Cup Walnuts or Pecans finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Make sure your cookie crumbs and finely chopped walnuts don’t have any large pieces. You want them to be similar to dry sand so they mix into your ingredients seamlessly. Pulse cookies  in a food processor or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, salt, and finely chopped walnuts.
  4. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the walnut mixture. Stir the walnut and Nilla wafers mixture until thoroughly combined.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup and rum. Mix until the syrup is dissolved.
  6. Pour over the Nilla wafer mixture and mixture until it starts to get a thick consistency.
  7. Grab your rubber gloves and, without too much smashing, finish combining the mixture. It will be like cookie dough.
  8. Using a 1-inch small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into a 1-inch truffle-like ball and place them on the prepared pan.
  9. Choose your toppings and place them in small bowls. Once you’re ready to coat them, re-roll the balls right before rolling them in the toppings of your choice. Place back on the pan and enjoy!