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Homemade Malted Milk Balls

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Prep Time 30 minutes
CHILLING TIME 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 35 balls

Ingredients
  

  • Malted Filling
  • 1 cup malted milk powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Coating
  • 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Optional Substitutes
  • Oat milk powder + cocoa for a dairy-light version.
  • Vegetable shortening instead of coconut oil.
  • White chocolate for a sweeter shell.

Instructions
 

  • Whisk malted milk powder and powdered sugar together to remove clumps.
  • Add softened butter, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until a soft dough forms; add tiny splashes of milk only if needed.
  • Roll small pieces into marble-sized balls. If sticky, chill 10–15 minutes.
  • Freeze rolled balls for 20–25 minutes to help them hold shape.
  • Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip a few frozen balls at a time into melted chocolate, roll to coat, and lift with a fork. Tap off excess chocolate.
  • Place coated balls on parchment and chill 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

Drizzle with a second thin chocolate layer for extra shine.
Package in small jars for gifting—they stay crisp and cute.