Rum Balls

Name: Rum Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 dz.
Ingredients: 11 oz. box vanilla wafers; 1 c. toasted pecans; 1 c. powdered sugar; 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. dark rum; 2 tbsp. honey; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; Topping suggestions:; powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, finely shredded coconut, finely chopped pecans, and nonpareils

Prep 5m

Total 5m

Step aside, all other chocolate desserts! These boozy rum balls are the new decadent treat in town. The best part? You don't even need to turn on your stove to make them! Finely ground vanilla wafers and pecans, cocoa, and dark rum make up a mixture that's easy to roll into balls by hand. Coat in toppings like cocoa powder, coconut, or powdered sugar and they'll look just like a display at a fancy chocolate shop. Save this recipe as a homemade food gift for grown-ups (the rum packs a punch here) or a no-bake dessert when the craving strikes. Just don't tell anyone how easy they are to make!