Favourite Chocolate Balls (No-Bake)

Maintain a batch of those SO-yummy Chocolate Balls available for when the subsequent chocolate craving strikes—or just whenever you need to share a yummy snack or dessert with the youngsters. They’ve solely 5 substances and retailer ridiculously properly within the fridge for weeks.

Chocolate Balls

I really like a simple recipe that doesn’t require turning on the oven, and this one is significantly satisfying. These little cookie balls are really easy to make and principally style like a brownie chew. They’ve a not-too-sweet cocoa taste and retailer so properly within the fridge, so you may pull out one (or a couple of!) each time the temper strikes.

These are yummy with milk, scorching cocoa, or with a easy aspect of berries. Or you may get pleasure from them on their very own, after all.

These cookies are sweetened with dates and have a nice cocoa taste. I’m at all times shocked at how scrumptious these are, though they’ve so few substances. (My oldest daughter has renamed these “brownie bites” in our home!)

And most significantly, they don’t even have to be baked!

Elements You Want

To make these chocolate balls you’ll want the next substances available.

• Medjool dates: Select pitted ones to save lots of a step. These are sometimes bought within the produce part. I don’t at all times have dates available, however one bundle normally makes two batches of those—they usually final for months within the fridge, so I don’t have to fret about losing them.
• Uncooked cashews: When uncooked cashews are soaked in water, they soften and turn out to be straightforward to mix. In addition they have a refined taste that’s good within the combine with different substances right here.
• Cocoa powder: Go for unsweetened cocoa powder from any model you favor. I normally purchase SACO or Hershey’s Particular Darkish.
• Vanilla extract: Just a little vanilla extract provides taste to this recipe so do add it.
• Shredded unsweetened coconut: This substances helps the cookie bites to be the feel of cookie dough and never too sticky. When you aren’t a fan of coconut, substitute rolled oats.

Step-by-Step Directions

Right here’s an outline of tips on how to make these straightforward no-bake cookies so you understand what to anticipate from the method. Scroll all the way down to the underside of this put up for the total recipe.

1. Soak the cashews in water to melt. That is one step you’ll have to plan forward to do earlier than you’re able to make the remainder of the recipe.
2. Take away the pits from the dates.
3. Drain and add to the bowl of a meals processor with the remainder of the substances.
4. Pulse to begin to grind, then grind on excessive to make a cookie-dough-like batter.

You’ll know that the dough is prepared when it simply sticks collectively in your fingers.

Use a measuring spoon to portion out the dough and roll into balls. You’ll be able to press some sprinkles into the highest of every so as to add some shade if you happen to like. If the dough begins to get too sticky whereas rolling it, pop it into the fridge to sit back or just wash your arms and begin once more.

The right way to Retailer

These cookies will keep contemporary for as much as a month in an hermetic container within the fridge. I like to recommend serving them chilly, as they soften a bit at room temperature. (They maintain collectively superb at room temperature however will last more if chilled.)

Greatest Suggestions for Success

• Soak the nuts so that they’re tender and straightforward to mix.
• Chill the combination if you happen to discover it too sticky to roll into balls, or wash your arms midway via.
• Roll in cocoa powder or shredded unsweetened coconut if desired.
• Press into silicone mini molds to make enjoyable shapes akin to hearts or stars.
• Roll them into balls or flatten them barely into cookies relying on how your youngsters would possibly like them finest.

I’d love to listen to your suggestions on this recipe if you happen to attempt it, so please remark under along with your ideas!

• Place the cashews in a medium bowl and canopy with water. Let sit for 30-60 minutes to melt. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

• Take away the pits from the dates, if wanted.

• Add the cashews to the bowl of a meals processor with the remainder of the substances. Pulse, stopping to scrape down the perimeters usually, till floor into a comparatively easy paste-like dough.

• Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out dough, rolling every within the palm of your hand. Press into sprinkles if desired. (If the batter turns into sticky, wash your arms and begin once more, or pop the batter into the fridge for a couple of minutes.)

• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

• Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 2 weeks. Soften at room temp for a couple of minutes if wanted for youthful eaters.
• You might also need to minimize them up into smaller items in case your baby tends to stuff huge bites of meals into their mouth!
• You should utilize almonds as a substitute of cashews.
• Roll every in shredded coconut or cocoa powder to make them appear to be truffles.
• Use rolled oats as a substitute of the coconut if you happen to choose.

Serving: 2cookies, Energy: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fats: 8g, Saturated Fats: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 4g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 218mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 18IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg

This recipe was first posted January 2018.