No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls Recipe
These No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls are a delightful, easy-to-make treat combining vanilla wafer crumbs and the rich flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, all coated in smooth candy melts. Perfect for festive occasions or a sweet indulgence, these bite-sized dessert balls require no baking and come together quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookie balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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Cookie Ball Mixture
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) corn syrup
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Baileys Irish Cream
Coating
- 12 oz candy melts
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar thoroughly to create a dry base for the cookie balls.
- Add Liquids and Mix: Stir in the corn syrup and Baileys Irish Cream until the dough is well combined. The texture will be crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Form the Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon per ball, shape the mixture into round balls with your fingertips. If the dough becomes sticky, dust your fingers with powdered sugar to ease shaping. Set the formed balls aside on a surface.
- Melt the Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts in increments of 15 to 45 seconds, stirring between each to ensure smooth, even melting without burning.
- Dip and Coat: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cookie ball into the melted candy melts to fully cover. Carefully transfer the coated balls onto parchment paper to set and dry.
Notes
- Dust your fingertips with powdered sugar if dough is too sticky while shaping the balls.
- Use short microwave bursts and stir well to avoid burning candy melts.
- Allow coated balls to fully set before serving or packaging for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For variation, try different flavored liqueurs or candy melts.
Keywords: No Bake, Baileys, Irish Cream, Cookie Balls, Dessert, Easy Treat, Candy Melt Coating
