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Looking for a delightful dessert that requires no baking? Graham balls are delectable treats that can be easily prepared using a few basic ingredients. Choose between classic graham balls or unleash your creativity by experimenting with various candies and flavors.
- Total time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients
- Mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Graham crackers (crushed)
Steps
Creating Graham Balls
Prepare your crushed graham crackers in a medium-sized bowl. You can either purchase pre-crushed graham crackers or crush them yourself. Start with around 2 cups of crushed graham crackers to yield approximately 6 graham balls. If crushing them manually, consider using a mortar and pestle for efficiency.
Combine 1/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Pour the condensed milk onto the crushed graham crackers and thoroughly mix with a plastic spatula until a slightly clumpy sandy texture forms. Ensure the mixture is neither too dry nor too wet, aiming for a consistency that sticks together slightly.
Shape your graham balls. Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms until it forms a rounded shape.
Flatten your graham ball into a disc. With the ball in your palm, gently press down on it with your other hand to create a flat surface. Apply gentle pressure to maintain an even thickness, avoiding excessive force to prevent crumbling. Minor cracks on the edges are acceptable as they can be reshaped later.
Customize with your preferred filling. Embed a selection of mini marshmallows or chocolate chips into the center of the flattened graham ball. Explore exciting filling ideas in the following section.
- Be cautious not to overcrowd the ball with filling. Ensure your marshmallows are centered and piled conservatively. Overfilling may hinder proper closure of the graham ball.
Reshape your graham ball into its spherical form. Once the disk contains several marshmallows at its core, delicately fold the edges upward and inward while gently applying pressure to the center. Unite the edges atop the ball.
- The objective is to enclose the filling entirely within the dough.
Refine the contours. Following the folding process, grasp the graham ball between your hands and softly roll it back into a sphere, exerting light pressure. Repeat the procedure to craft additional graham balls.
Indulge! Devour your graham balls promptly or cool them in the refrigerator for approximately 5–10 minutes beforehand. Garnish with powdered sugar or coconut shavings and savor them with a glass of milk. Alternatively, bundle up your graham balls as presents or party favors.
- Store your graham balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, consume within a few days.
Exploring Graham Ball Variations
Explore different fillings. Break up your preferred candy bar and insert a few pieces. Mix various candy bars or combine marshmallow with candy. Experiment with melting your filling in the microwave and scooping it into the graham ball.
- If you prefer alternatives to marshmallows and candy, consider filling your graham ball with raspberry jam and dried fruit or nuts!
- You can also fill your graham balls with peanut butter.
Have a blast with decorations. Roll your graham ball in powdered sugar or coconut flakes, or try other creative options. Dip them in sprinkles or melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate syrup over them.
- Experiment with sprinkling chopped nuts on top or all over your graham balls.
Add frosting. Coat your graham balls with chocolate, vanilla, or your preferred frosting to create delicious cake pop graham balls!
Get inventive with shapes. Your graham balls don't need to be round. Use cookie cutters to create various shapes like hearts or holiday-themed figures for a festive snack.
- These shapes will resemble cookies. Avoid overfilling graham balls intended for cookie cutter shapes; instead, top them with creative toppings!
- Using cookie cutters may result in thinner areas, causing the balls to crumble. Chill them in the refrigerator briefly to firm up.
Craft the ultimate graham ball. Gather exciting ingredients and invite friends over to explore the endless graham ball possibilities. Create an assortment of flavors and enjoy tasting each one!
Useful Tips
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If your graham dough becomes too soft due to warm hands, firm it up by refrigerating it.
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For easier chocolate dipping, use a wooden skewer or thick toothpick. After dipping, let excess chocolate drip off, then gently remove the skewer using a fork.
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Before making graham balls, ensure your hands are clean, and if possible, trim your nails.
The recommendations in this section are drawn from the real experiences of Mytour readers like yourself. If you have a helpful tip to share on Mytour, feel free to submit it below.
- Try coating the graham balls with magic shell (like the one used for ice cream), then chill.
Important Warnings
- Be cautious about nut allergies. When sharing your graham balls, ensure everyone is aware if nuts are included in your recipe.
Essential Equipment
- Spoon
- Bowl
- Plate
- Fork
- Rubber spatula
- Toothpicks or skewers
