No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cookie Balls. These bite-sized treats combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the smooth, creamy flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, coated in sweet candy melts for a perfect festive dessert or party snack without the need for baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and dipping time)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookie balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80ml) corn syrup
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Baileys Irish Cream
Coating
- 12 oz candy melts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the corn syrup and Baileys Irish Cream. Mix well to form a crumbly dough-like mixture.
- Shape the Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for each, roll the dough between your fingertips to form balls. If the mixture sticks, dust your fingers lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Set the formed balls aside on a clean surface.
- Melt the Candy Coating: Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in short bursts of 15 to 45 seconds, stirring between intervals until completely smooth and melted.
- Dip and Coat: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cookie ball into the melted candy melts, ensuring full coverage. Place the coated balls onto parchment paper to set and dry completely before serving.
Notes
- Dust fingers with powdered sugar to prevent dough from sticking while rolling balls.
- Melt candy melts gradually to avoid scorching—stir thoroughly between microwaving intervals.
- Store cookie balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Customization: Substitute Baileys Irish Cream with other flavored liqueurs for variation.
Keywords: Baileys cookie balls, no bake sweets, Irish cream dessert, candy coated treats, easy holiday recipes
