Snowball Coconut Rum Balls – No-Bake Holiday Treats Coated in Powdered Sugar
Snowball Coconut Rum Balls are festive no-bake holiday treats made with shredded coconut, crushed cookies, and a splash of rum, all rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. These bite-sized sweets are perfect for parties, gift trays, or late-night indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 30 rum balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup light or dark rum
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, shredded coconut, 1 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Add rum, corn syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together and holds when pressed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and balls to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, let rum balls sit for 24 hours before serving.
- Can be made up to a week in advance.
- Use desiccated coconut if you prefer a finer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg