Recipe: Chocolate Nut Balls
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🥣 Description: These tasty little balls are no bake, just melt, chill, and roll! Time for chilling is included in the prep time.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Fruit
🔍 Keywords: Nuts, Canadian, Christmas, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 133
- Fat Content: 8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 3.2mg
- Sodium Content: 64mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 13.2g
- Protein Content: 2.3g
🥄 Ingredients:
- 12 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 oz chocolate chips
- 1/8 cup chopped nuts (of your choice)
- Chocolate sprinkles or grated chocolate for coating
🔪 Instructions:
- In the top of a double boiler over hot (but not boiling) water, melt the chocolate chips until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped nuts, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool until you can comfortably work with it. If the mixture is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator until it reaches a workable consistency. The temperature of your kitchen and the type of nuts used can influence the chilling time.
- Butter your hands lightly to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your palms.
- Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles or grated chocolate until fully coated, gently pressing the chocolate onto the surface.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Once chilled, serve and enjoy these delightful chocolate nut balls! They make a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a festive Christmas gathering or a casual weeknight dessert.
These Chocolate Nut Balls are a Canadian favorite, especially during the holiday season. They require minimal effort and no baking, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute dessert cravings. The combination of creamy chocolate, crunchy nuts, and sweetened condensed milk creates a heavenly indulgence that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So gather your ingredients and get ready to roll out these irresistible treats!
