Mud Balls Chocolatey Treat (Printable Version)

Rich, fudgy chocolate balls rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

# 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required, just a bowl, a spoon, and 15 minutes of actual work.
  • They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen when you barely broke a sweat.
  • The texture is pure fudgy comfort, with a powdered sugar shell that keeps your fingers messy in the best way.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial chill—rushing to roll warm dough results in greasy, misshapen balls that fall apart.
  • The powdered sugar coating is not just decoration; it seals in moisture and prevents the balls from sticking to each other in storage.
03 -
  • Your hands work better than any tool for rolling these—the warmth helps the dough bind without it getting sticky.
  • If the dough softens too much while you're working, pop it back in the fridge for five minutes and start again.
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