Description
Delicious homemade malted milk balls with a rich malted flavor and smooth chocolate coating, perfect for a sweet treat or gift. These no-bake treats combine malted milk powder, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla for a nostalgic candy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
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
For Coating
- Chocolate for melting (amount to cover balls, approx. 8 oz)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until the mixture forms a uniform dough.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Shape the Balls: Once chilled, use a spoon or your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Freeze the Balls: Arrange the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each malted milk ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely, then place them back onto the parchment paper.
- Final Freeze: Return the chocolate-coated balls to the freezer for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.
- Store: Keep the malted milk balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger batch.
- Instead of chocolate coating, you can roll the balls in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for variety.
- If you don’t have time to freeze the balls, refrigerate them for at least 2 hours before dipping in chocolate to help them firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 malted milk ball
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
