Description
These Malted Milk Balls are a delicious homemade treat combining the rich, creamy flavor of malted milk powder with cocoa and sweet chocolate coating. Perfect as a snack or dessert, they offer a satisfying blend of texture and taste, easy to prepare and customize with various 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)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the dough is smooth and uniform.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the combined mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Form Balls: Once firm, use a spoon or your hands to roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls.
- Freeze Balls: Place the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to further solidify.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in short intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then place it back on the parchment paper.
- Freeze to Set: Return the coated balls to the freezer for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Store Properly: Store the 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 to make larger batches.
- Try coating the balls with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor variations.
- If you’re short on time, refrigerate the balls for 2 hours instead of freezing before dipping them in chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
