How To Make Tequila Margarita Balls
These Tequila Margarita Balls are a festive no-bake dessert made with vanilla wafers, tequila, white chocolate, almond flour, orange marmalade, lime juice, and sugar. They are bright, sweet, citrusy, and perfect for parties.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 12 ounces vanilla-flavored wafers
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 squeeze fresh lime juice
- Granulated sugar for rolling
- Candy melts for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the wafer crumbs.
- Crush the vanilla wafers into very fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
Combine the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer crumbs and almond flour. Stir until evenly blended.
Melt the white chocolate.
- Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, using either a microwave in short intervals or a double boiler. Add the melted white chocolate to the dry mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients.
- Add the orange marmalade, light corn syrup, fresh lime juice, and tequila to the mixing bowl.
Mix thoroughly.
- Beat the mixture on high speed until all ingredients are fully combined and a thick dough forms.
Shape the balls.
- Line a cookie tray or baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared tray.
Coat with sugar.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar until evenly coated, then return them to the tray.
Decorate the balls.
- If desired, melt candy melts in the color of your choice and drizzle lightly over the sugared balls. Allow the drizzle to dry completely.
Optional finishing step.
- If preferred, lightly spritz the tops with a very small amount of tequila. Use only a minimal amount, as too much liquid may cause the balls to soften or fall apart.
Serve.
- Once the candy drizzle has set, arrange the Tequila Margarita Balls on a serving platter or cake stand and serve.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, replace the vanilla-flavored wafers with certified gluten-free vanilla cookies or wafers. Also confirm that the white chocolate chips, orange marmalade, candy melts, corn syrup, and tequila are labeled gluten free or free from cross-contact concerns, since packaged products can vary by brand. Almond flour is naturally gluten free, but it is still a good idea to verify packaging if you are serving someone with celiac disease or a strong gluten sensitivity. If preparing these in a shared kitchen, use clean bowls, utensils, parchment paper, and work surfaces to avoid cross-contact.