Espresso Kahlua Balls Recipe

Name: Espresso Kahlua Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 6 ounces); ½ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or 1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; ½ cup Kahlua; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 ½ cups chocolate or 2 ½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed; 1 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped, use any nut you like; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 12-1 cup powdered sugar, amount is an estimate add more as needed for coating

Servings: persons

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 6 ounces)
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or 1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup Kahlua
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ½ cups chocolate or 2 ½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
1 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped, use any nut you like
½ teaspoon sea salt
12-1 cup powdered sugar, amount is an estimate add more as needed for coating

1
Place a bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt the chocolate chips, sugar, espresso powder, and corn syrup together.
2
Stir until smooth and then remove from heat.
3
Whisk in Kahlua, butter, and sea salt into the chocolate mixture.
4
Using your food processor, crush cookies.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the crushed wafer cookies and chopped walnuts, if adding nuts.
6
Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the cookie crumbs and walnuts until well combined.
7
Use a tablespoon to form each Kahlua ball.
8
Roll the ball gently in the palm of your hands and then roll in powdered sugar to coat.
9
Refrigerate for about an hour to set.
10
Storage: Store the Kahlua balls in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.

2535

kcal

Calories

Fat

447

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 6 ounces), ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or 1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Espresso Kahlua Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Espresso Kahlua Balls

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