Description
Delight in these easy No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls, combining the sweet crunch of vanilla wafer crumbs with the rich, creamy flavor of Baileys Irish Cream. Coated in smooth candy melts, these bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want an indulgent, no-fuss dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar (115g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup corn syrup (80ml)
- 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream (80ml)
Coating
- 12 oz candy melts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar until evenly combined, ensuring uniform texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the corn syrup and Baileys Irish Cream thoroughly. The mixture will be crumbly at this stage but should hold together when pressed.
- Form Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, shape into balls with your fingertips. If the dough sticks, lightly dust your fingers with powdered sugar to make handling easier. Place the formed balls on a platter and set aside.
- Melt Candy Coating: Put the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts of 15 to 45 seconds, stirring well between intervals until the candy is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip and Set: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cookie ball into the melted candy melts, coating it completely. Transfer the coated balls onto parchment paper and let them dry completely at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Baileys Irish Cream with any Irish cream liqueur or a non-alcoholic cream flavor if preferred.
- For a firmer coating, refrigerate the cookie balls after dipping until the candy melts harden.
- Vanilla wafer crumbs can be made by crushing vanilla wafers in a food processor or a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- Store the cookie balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake, Baileys, Irish Cream, Cookie Balls, No-Bake Dessert, Candy Coated Treats, Easy Dessert
