Description
These No-Bake Sticky Toffee Balls are a quick, chewy dessert inspired by the classic British sticky toffee pudding. Made with dates, brown sugar, walnuts, and graham crackers, they offer rich caramel flavor and a soft, fudgy texture without the need for baking. Perfect for holidays, snacks, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates (about 5 ounces): provides natural sweetness and chewy texture
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar: adds rich toffee flavor
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter: gives smoothness and richness
- 1 cup walnuts: adds crunch and nutty depth
- 1 teaspoon orange zest: brightens the flavor
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract: enhances the caramel aroma
- Pinch fine salt: balances sweetness
- 4 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces: adds structure and mild honey flavor
- Colored sanding sugar (or confectioners’ sugar with cinnamon): for rolling and decoration
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dates, brown sugar, and butter. Cover and microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time until the butter has melted and the mixture softens.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until smooth and sticky.
- Add walnuts, orange zest, vanilla extract, salt, and graham cracker pieces. Pulse until the mixture forms a dense, tacky dough.
- Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into small balls using your hands.
- Place the rolled balls on a tray and refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm.
- Roll the chilled balls in colored sanding sugar or a mixture of confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Roll the balls in sugar before chilling for a smoother coating.
- Use Medjool dates for a softer texture and deeper flavor.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom for festive warmth.
- Can be made vegan by replacing butter with coconut oil.
- Serve with coffee or tea for an easy dessert pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: No-Bake Sticky Toffee Balls, no bake dessert, sticky toffee recipe, date balls, easy dessert, holiday treats, British dessert