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Margarita Balls

Bite-sized, no-bake boozy truffles packed with fresh lime flavor, tequila, and a crunchy cookie base, rolled in coarse sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 30 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican Inspired
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 11 oz vanilla wafers crushed into fine crumbs
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup pecans or almonds finely chopped (optional)
Flavor & Binders
  • 0.25 cup tequila Blanco or Reposado
  • 2 tbsp triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup or honey
Coating
  • 0.5 cup coarse sparkling sugar for rolling
  • 0.5 tsp coarse sea salt optional, mix with sugar

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Food processor or rolling pin
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and finely chopped nuts.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and corn syrup until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir vigorously until a thick dough forms and all crumbs are moistened.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to let the dough firm up.
  5. Pour the coarse sugar (and salt, if using) into a shallow dish. Scoop 1-inch portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
  6. Immediately roll each ball in the coarse sugar until fully coated. Place on a parchment-lined sheet.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They taste best after aging for 24 hours.

Notes

Keep refrigerated until serving. The alcohol does not cook off, so these are for adults only.