Irish Coffee Balls

Indulge in the rich, boozy flavors of *Irish Coffee Balls*—a no-bake treat that captures the essence of your favorite coffeehouse cocktail in sweet, bite-sized form. Crushed vanilla wafer cookies blend seamlessly with cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and chopped pecans, creating a decadent base flavored with a heady mix of Irish whiskey, brewed coffee, and light corn syrup. Each ball is rolled in granulated sugar for a sparkling finish, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-make coffee-infused delights are perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or after-dinner indulgence. Refrigerate for a firm texture and store for up to a week—though they’re sure to disappear much sooner! Keywords: Irish Coffee Balls, no-bake desserts, Irish whiskey treats, coffee-flavored sweets, holiday party recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 200 grams vanilla wafer cookies
• 120 grams powdered sugar
• 25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 60 ml Irish whiskey
• 30 ml brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 100 grams chopped pecans
• 50 grams granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Place the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed into crumbs. Alternatively, you can place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and chopped pecans. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the Irish whiskey, brewed coffee, and light corn syrup until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough.

Step 5

Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands.

Step 6

Spread the granulated sugar on a plate or shallow dish. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat it evenly.

Step 7

Place the Irish Coffee Balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate, ensuring they don’t touch each other.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.

Step 9

Store the Irish Coffee Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	628.6 grams (628.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2554

Total Fat 103.20g	132%
Saturated Fat 22.20g	111%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 731mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 378.20g	138%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 255.40g
Protein 20.00g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1233mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 60.0%