Chocolate Walnut Kahlua Balls recipe - 146 calories

You can make these balls using Kahlua, dark rum, Bailey’s Irish Cream or Grand Marnier, according to your taste. You can also try alternating semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips. These are guaranteed to be a hit at any party!

Chocolate Walnut Kahlua Balls recipe - 146 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Kahlua (or dark rum)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup powdered sugar


Preparation:
1. Stir the chocolate chips over simmering water in a double boiler until melted and smooth; remove from the heat.
2. Whisk in the corn syrup and sugar, then the Kahlua (or dark rum).
3. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed wafers and chopped walnuts; add in the chocolate mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into small balls.
5. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
6. Roll each ball into the powdered sugar to coat.
7. Place the balls in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.

Servings: 40 balls

Nutritional information for one ball:
Calories: 146
Calories from fat: 61
Total fat: 6.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 45mg
Total carbs: 19.7g
Dietary fiber: 0.8g
Protein: 1.5g
WW points: 3

Photo credit: Juenessa

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