Mexican Coffee Balls
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Mexican Coffee Balls, a no-bake delight that combines the warm spice of cinnamon, the bold essence of coffee, and the luscious sweetness of condensed milk. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, blending finely chopped walnuts and graham cracker crumbs with cocoa powder and instant coffee for a decadently chewy texture. Rolled into bite-sized treats and optionally coated in more cocoa or powdered sugar, these dessert balls are perfect for entertaining or a midday pick-me-up. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a caffeine-infused twist on classic no-bake treats. With simple ingredients and big flavor, Mexican Coffee Balls are sure to perk up your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons Hot water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup Extra cocoa powder or powdered sugar (optional, for coating)
Instructions
1. Begin by finely chopping the walnuts or pulsing them in a food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the coffee mixture and sweetened condensed milk into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
5. Using clean hands, roll small portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined surface or tray.
6. If desired, roll the coffee balls in extra cocoa powder or powdered sugar to coat them for a decorative finish.
7. Refrigerate the Mexican Coffee Balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 57.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1137 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.0 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.9 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1235 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3423 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
