Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls combine vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, corn syrup, and Baileys Irish Cream, coated in creamy melted candy melts. Perfect for festive occasions or indulgent treats without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Balls
- 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
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the corn syrup and Baileys Irish Cream to the dry mixture. Stir well until the mixture comes together, although it will remain crumbly.
- Form Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, shape into balls with your fingertips. If the dough is sticky, dust your fingers lightly with powdered sugar to facilitate shaping. Set the formed balls aside on a clean surface.
- Melt Candy Coating: Place the candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short increments of 15-45 seconds, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Cookie Balls: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cookie ball into the melted candy melts, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated balls onto parchment paper to set and dry completely before serving.
Notes
- You can store the cookie balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- If the candy melts begin to harden during dipping, reheat gently in the microwave to keep them smooth.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the Baileys Irish Cream with an equal amount of milk or cream.
- Dusting your fingers with powdered sugar or cocoa powder helps prevent sticking while shaping the balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Baileys Irish Cream, no bake cookie balls, candy melts, easy dessert, festive treats
