Ingredients
3+ cups (311 g) Vanilla wafers or substitutes Provides the base crunch and structure
1 cup (120 g), plus extra Confectioners’ sugar Sweetens and helps with coating
2 tablespoons (10 g) Cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor
2 tablespoons (44 g) White corn syrup or substitute Binds ingredients together smoothly
1/3 cup (74 g), plus more if needed Rum Infuses the boozy taste and moisture
Instructions
1-Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
2-Add confectioners’ sugar (1 cup / 120 g), cocoa powder (2 tbsp / 10 g), and corn syrup (2 tbsp / 44 g). Pulse or mix to combine.
3-Add rum (1/3 cup / 74 g) and pulse or mix until the mixture forms a cohesive mass. Slowly add more rum if needed until the dough holds together.
4-Scoop out dough using a teaspoon or cookie scoop and roll into balls by hand.
5-Roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar and transfer to a storage container.
Last Step:
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🎁 Store at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving and re-roll in powdered sugar to refresh.
🍪 Substitute cookies like graham crackers or ginger snaps for variety or gluten-free options.
✨ Customize by adding pecans, molasses, rice crisps, rum-soaked raisins, Nutella, or vanilla for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Mixing
- Cuisine: American