Coconut Cashew Rum Cookie Truffles

These coconut cashew rum cookie truffles are a rich, fragrant no-bake treat made with cookies, roasted cashews, coconut milk, and a splash of dark spiced rum. With their warmly spiced aroma, soft texture, and nutty sweetness, these coconut rum cookie truffles are a festive addition to any holiday dessert table.

Hey folks – I hope you’re all doing well.

I know it has been a bit of a sugar overload on the blog this week, but please stay strong; next week should be better. Definitely. Probably. Maybe.

Today, I’m bringing you another simple no-bake treat that comes together quickly and feels wonderfully festive. So, let’s dive into these coconut cashew rum cookie truffles.

Why You’ll Love These Coconut Cashew Rum Cookie Truffles

• Festive: Warm rum, vanilla, and coconut make these perfect holiday truffles.
• Soft and Nutty: A tender interior with finely crushed cookies and roasted cashews.
• Effortless: A simple no-bake mixture that comes together in minutes.
• Flexible: Easy to adjust with different spirits, spices, or sweeteners.
• Giftable: Beautifully packaged and sturdy enough to transport, they make an excellent homemade holiday gift.

Flavour and Texture Profile

These coconut rum truffles are tender, aromatic, and subtly decadent. The cookies provide body, the roasted cashews add nuttiness, and the sweetened coconut milk ties everything together with a creamy richness. Dark rum introduces a warm spice nuance, while vanilla rounds the edges. Rolled in unsweetened coconut, they have a light, snowy finish that contrasts softly with the smooth interior.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Coconut Cashew Rum Cookie Truffles

To prepare these coconut cashew rum cookie truffles, you will need the following ingredients:

• Cookies: A mix of Biscoff, Maria, or similar lightly sweet cookies creates a balanced base without overpowering the coconut and rum.
• Roasted cashews: Add natural richness, body, and a lovely aromatic nuttiness once finely ground.
• Dark spiced rum: Provides warmth, depth, and a festive holiday character.
• Sweetened coconut milk: Helps bind the mixture and adds creamy coconut sweetness.
• Vanilla seeds: Bring gentle floral warmth that complements both rum and coconut.
• Salt: Just a touch brightens all the flavours.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut: For rolling the truffles, creating a snowy finish and balancing sweetness.

Possible Additions and Substitutions

Although these rum cookie truffle balls are already delicious, you can always customize this recipe to make it more exiting:

• Other spirits: Bourbon, brandy, amaretto, or even a creamy coconut liqueur for a richer finish.
• White chocolate: Melted and mixed into the base for added sweetness and a smoother texture.
• Extra spice: A pinch of nutmeg enhances the warmth and festive character of these holiday truffles.
• Different nuts: Almonds, walnuts, or pecans can replace cashews, altering the flavour and colour profile slightly.

How to Make These Truffles

Pulse the cookies and roasted cashews into a fine crumb, then combine with sweetened coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and dark rum. Mix until the texture becomes soft, cohesive, and easy to roll. Chill briefly if the mixture is too warm or sticky, then shape it into small truffles. Roll each one in unsweetened shredded coconut for a lightly textured finish. Refrigerate until set, allowing the flavours of rum, coconut, and vanilla to deepen.

More Festive No-Bake Recipes

Are you looking for more holiday easy no bake truffles and balls, like these Coconut Cashew Rum Cookie Truffles? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Cream Liqueur Cookie Nut Truffles
• Rum and Raisin Biscoff Truffles
• Gingerbread Bliss Balls – Festive Christmas Date Truffles
• Date Chestnut Bliss Balls with Clove and Orange
• Festive Pistachio Cointreau Truffles – Boozy Holiday Dessert
• Festive Cointreau Chocolate Truffles
• Festive Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

I’d love for you to try these holiday rum cookie balls. If you give the recipe a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts!

Cheers!

Coconut Cashew Rum Cookie Truffles

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

Coconut cashew rum cookie truffles with condensed coconut milk, vanilla, and dark rum. Soft, chewy, and perfect for festive entertaining.

Course: Chilled and No-Bake Desserts, Festive Christmas Desserts, Christmas, Boozy Desserts and TreatsCuisine: American, European-inspiredDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

22-26

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Chilling time

30-60

minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups (200 g) roasted cashews
  (or other mild nuts)

• 1 ¼ cups (150 g) not-overly-sweet cookies such as Maria, Biscoff or similar (about 20–22 cookies, depending on size)

• ½ cup (125–130 g) sweetened coconut condensed milk
  (may need a little extra if the mixture feels too dry)

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) dark spiced rum
  (or more, to taste)

• Seeds from 1 medium vanilla bean
  (or about ¼ tsp seeds)

• A pinch of salt

• Unsweetened coconut flakes, for rolling

Directions

• Add the roasted cashews and cookies to a food processor and pulse until you get fine, even crumbs. Add the sweetened coconut condensed milk, dark spiced rum, vanilla seeds, and a pinch of salt. Process again until the mixture comes together – it should be soft, slightly sticky, and easy to roll. If it feels too dry or crumbly, add a little more condensed milk or an extra splash of rum; if too soft, pulse in another cookie.
• Scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 18–20 g each (roughly 1 inch in diameter). Place the unsweetened coconut in a shallow bowl and roll each truffle to coat. Arrange the finished truffles on a plate.
• Chill for 30–60 minutes to firm up before serving. This recipe makes approximately 24 truffles, depending on the exact size you roll. They keep well refrigerated for several days and also freeze beautifully.