How To Make Tequila Margarita Balls
A no-bake confection blending vanilla wafers, almond flour, white chocolate, tequila, citrus, and marmalade, rolled in sugar and finished with a festive drizzle.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces vanilla-flavored wafers
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ cup tequila preferably silver/blanco
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup orange marmalade
- Fresh lime juice to taste
- Granulated sugar white, green, yellow, or blue for rolling
Instructions
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using either a food processor or a rolling pin and resealable bag. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl and combine with the almond flour.
Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in short intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Add the melted chocolate to the dry mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
Incorporate the Wet Ingredients
- Add the orange marmalade, light corn syrup, fresh lime juice, and tequila to the bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer set on high speed, blend until the mixture is thoroughly combined and forms a cohesive dough.
Shape the Confections
- Roll the dough into uniform 1-inch spheres and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Coat and Decorate
- Roll each ball in the chosen colored sugar until fully coated. For a decorative finish, melt candy melts in a preferred color and drizzle lightly over the coated balls.
Set and Serve
- Allow the drizzle to dry completely before transferring the confections to a serving platter or cake stand. Optionally, apply a light mist of tequila before serving, taking care not to oversaturate and compromise their structure.
Notes
To prepare these Tequila Margarita Balls gluten-free, substitute the vanilla wafers with a certified gluten-free vanilla cookie alternative. Confirm that all other ingredients, particularly the candy melts and flavored sugars, are certified gluten-free.