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Malted Milk Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Malted Milk Balls are a delightful homemade treat combining malted milk powder, cocoa, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfectly sweet and rich, these bite-sized confections are easy to prepare and make for a nostalgic snack or gift.

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 (quantity enough to coat balls, approximately 6 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract thoroughly to blend flavors.
  3. Form Dough: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a uniform mixture forms without any lumps.
  4. Chill Mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it firm up for 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
  5. Shape Balls: Once firm, use a spoon or clean hands to roll the mixture into small balls, each about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Freeze Balls: Arrange the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to solidify their shape before coating.
  7. Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, heating gently until smooth and fully melted.
  8. Coat Balls: Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring a full and even coating, then place back onto the parchment paper.
  9. Final Freeze: Freeze the coated balls for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
  10. Store: Store the finished malted milk balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger batches.
  • You can customize the coating by using sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut instead of just plain chocolate.
  • If short on time, refrigerate the balls for 2 hours before dipping in chocolate instead of freezing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball (approx. 15g)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg

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