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No Bake Chocolate Rum Balls

Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate rum balls that require no baking. Perfect for any occasion and highly customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup pecans, ground
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
  • 0.25 cup dark rum
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • additional powdered sugar and sprinkles for rolling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, ground pecans, confectioners sugar, and baking cocoa until well combined.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dark rum, honey, and water until fully blended.
  3. Stir the rum mixture into the dry crumb mixture thoroughly, ensuring all parts are evenly combined to form a cohesive, sticky dough.
  4. Roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls using your hands to shape each one tightly.
  5. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar or sprinkles to coat them evenly for added flavor and decorative effect.
  6. Place the coated rum balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm and set, ready to serve.

Notes

These chocolate rum balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container. For a longer shelf life, freeze them by placing in a single layer on a baking sheet, freezing until solid, and then transferring to a freezer-safe container.