Description
No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls are a deliciously simple treat combining vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, and the smooth flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, coated in a sweet candy melt shell. Perfect for parties or as a quick indulgent dessert, these bite-sized balls require no baking and are ready in under an hour.
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 together the vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar until they are evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir the corn syrup and Baileys Irish Cream into the dry mixture, mixing well. The mixture will be crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
- Form Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture each time, roll it between your fingertips to form small balls. If the mixture feels sticky, dust your fingertips with powdered sugar to make rolling easier. Set the balls aside on a flat surface.
- Melt Candy Coating: Place the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts of 15 to 45 seconds, stirring in between until the candy melts are smooth and completely melted.
- Dip and Set: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cookie ball into the melted candy melts, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully transfer each coated ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow them to dry completely before serving.
Notes
- Dust your hands or utensils with powdered sugar when handling the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Use good quality Baileys for the best flavor experience.
- If candy melts are not available, white chocolate chips can be used as a substitute for coating.
- Store the cookie balls in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow the candy coating to fully set before stacking or packaging to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish Inspired
Keywords: Baileys Irish Cream, no bake dessert, cookie balls, candy coating, easy dessert, party treats, vanilla wafer crumbs
