Description
Delicious homemade malted milk balls made with malted milk powder, cocoa, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert treat, these balls are easy to make and can be customized with different coatings.
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 (approx. 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until a uniform mixture forms.
- Chill Mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Shape Balls: Once firm, use a spoon or your hands to roll the mixture into approximately 24 small balls.
- Freeze Balls: Arrange the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes to solidify.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, then place it back onto the parchment paper-lined tray.
- Final Freeze: Freeze the chocolate-coated balls for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Store: Keep the malted milk balls stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make larger batches.
- You can customize the coating by using sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut instead of chocolate.
- If short on time, refrigerate the balls for 2 hours instead of freezing before dipping in chocolate.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping to avoid melting the balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
