Mud Balls chocolatey treat (Printer-friendly)

Rich chocolatey no-bake bites rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-mouth delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, walnuts if using, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, uniform dough forms.
04 - Refrigerate the dough for 20 to 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between palms to form balls.
06 - Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely.
07 - Place coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill for an additional 10 minutes to set.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, so you can make them in your pajamas on a lazy afternoon.
  • They taste like fudgy chocolate dreams but come together faster than you'd think possible.
  • The powdered sugar coating melts on your tongue and makes your fingers delightfully messy.
02 -
  • If your dough is too crumbly to hold together, you didn't melt the butter fully or your condensed milk was cold—warm both slightly and stir again.
  • The chilling step isn't optional; warm dough will fall apart when you try to roll it, and nobody wants to chase chocolate across the counter.
03 -
  • Lightly toast your graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet before mixing to deepen the chocolate flavor and add a subtle nuttiness.
  • If your hands get sticky while rolling, wipe them quickly on a damp cloth and keep moving—a little friction prevents sticking better than adding more powder.
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