Grandma’s Classic Rum Balls

Grandma’s Rum Balls are a beloved no-bake holiday treat, full of warm spiced flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with crushed vanilla wafers, chopped nuts, cocoa, and spiced rum, these bite-sized sweets are rolled into perfection and coated in powdered sugar or cocoa for a festive finish. Perfect for gift tins, cookie platters, or sneaking from the fridge late at night, they only get better as they sit and the flavors deepen. This recipe is easy, nostalgic, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer!

Ingredients

• 5 cups finely crushed Nilla Wafers (or similar vanilla cookies)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup spiced rum
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

• ¼ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
• ¼ cup cocoa powder (for coating)

Instructions