Quick No Bake Mint Chocolate Balls: Indulge in This Easy Treat!
A delicious and easy treat made with graham crackers, cocoa powder, and mint, coated in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30-45 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and shredded coconut (if you’re using it).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the dry mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Form the Balls: With clean hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll it into balls, about 1-inch in diameter, placing them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Once all the balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the balls are chilling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each until smooth.
- Coat the Balls: Once the chocolate is melted, remove the chilled balls from the fridge. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly, then return it to the baking sheet.
- Set the Coating: Place the coated chocolate balls back in the fridge for an additional 15-30 minutes to set the coating.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, your Quick No Bake Mint Chocolate Balls are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- The shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a nice texture.
- Make sure to store leftovers in the refrigerator for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg