Description
These Malted Milk Balls are a delightful homemade treat combining the nostalgic flavor of malted milk powder with rich cocoa and smooth milk, coated in decadent chocolate. Perfect as a snack or a party favor, these no-bake chocolate-covered malt balls are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and a quick chilling process.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup malted milk powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coating
- Chocolate for melting (quantity as needed for coating the balls)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract to combine smoothly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir thoroughly until the batter forms a consistent dough-like texture.
- Chill Mixture: Place the combined mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps in shaping the balls.
- Form Balls: Once the mixture is firm, use a spoon or your hands to roll it into approximately 24 small, evenly-sized balls.
- Freeze Balls: Arrange the malt balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 30 minutes to harden before coating.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Coat Balls in Chocolate: Dip each chilled malt ball into the melted chocolate, then place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Final Freeze: Return the coated malt balls to the freezer for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate coating is fully set and firm.
- Store: Transfer the malted milk balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They will keep deliciously fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make more malted milk balls for larger gatherings.
- For a variation, try coating the balls with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut instead of chocolate.
- If pressed for time, refrigerate the shaped balls for 2 hours rather than freezing before dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
