Description
Chocolate lovers adore these delightful chocolate balls from Brazil, rolling with rich cocoa and condensed milk. Creamy chocolate centers invite sweet indulgence, promising pure delight you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 milliliters or ½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters or ¼ cup) milk
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters or 1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (375 milliliters or 1 ½ cups) crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup (120 milliliters or ½ cup) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters or ⅓ cup) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 milliliters or ½ cup) shredded coconut
- ½ cup (120 milliliters or ½ cup) crushed nuts
- Sprinkles or cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Mixing Dry Foundation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly to create a uniform dry base.
- Moisture Integration: Pour melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Knead and fold until a smooth, malleable dough forms with consistent texture and no dry pockets.
- Shaping and Coating Preparation: Craft uniform spherical portions using gentle hand rolling. Simultaneously, arrange coating options like shredded coconut, ground nuts, sprinkles, or additional cocoa powder in separate shallow dishes.
- Finishing and Chilling: Carefully roll each chocolate sphere through chosen coatings, ensuring complete and even coverage. Arrange coated balls on a parchment-lined tray with minimal contact between pieces, then refrigerate for one hour to solidify and enhance flavor complexity.
- Storage and Service: Once chilled and firm, serve immediately or store in an airtight container within the refrigerator. These chocolate delights will maintain optimal taste and texture for approximately one week.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Texture: Ensure butter is fully melted and at room temperature for a smooth, cohesive dough that holds shape perfectly.
- Customize Coating Options: Experiment with different toppings like crushed Oreos, matcha powder, or melted chocolate for diverse flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Achieve Uniform Size: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to create consistent chocolate ball sizes, ensuring even chilling and professional presentation.
- Storage Hack: Layer chocolate balls between parchment paper in an airtight container to prevent sticking and maintain freshness for up to one week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg