This no bake recipe comes together quickly and because the flavor develops even more overnight, it’s the perfect make ahead sweet for grownups.
The recipe makes 5 dozen, plenty to share with friends and family. Plus, they will stay fresh for a couple of weeks in an airtight container in the fridge,
Combine vanilla wafer cookies and pecans in bowl of a food processor. If you don't have a food processor, break them up with a rolling pin in a zip-top bag.
Grind cookies and pecans until they look like coarse sand. You may still have pieces of cookie or pecans - they should be no bigger than a pea.
Portion rum balls and roll into smooth balls. Lightly pack them with your hands to compress them tightly as you roll. Using a scoop ensures that they will all be the same size!
Toss in powdered sugar and place on parchment-lined sheet pan. They are even better the next day, so cover them tightly with plastic wrap & let the flavors develop!
Pro Tip: Rum balls do not to be refrigerated, but they should be stored in a cool area. Refrigerating them will extend the life of them, provided they last very long at all.
These easy no bake treats will last for weeks in the fridge! They are the PERFECT make ahead boozy treats for grownups.