Easy No Bake Nutella Balls

These no-bake Nutella Balls are easy and delicious homemade candy filled with creamy Nutella and crunchy graham crackers, then hand-dipped in your favorite kind of chocolate.  Inspired by peanut butter Buckeye candies, this Nutella version makes the perfect gift for neighbors, teachers or to eat all by yourself.

Looking for more no bake Nutella recipes? Be sure to try our No Bake Nutella Cheesecake, Nutella Cornflake Cookies, and Nutella No Bake Cookies. Also, don’t forget our Nutella Hot Chocolate too.

No Bake Nutella Balls Candy

These bite-sized Nutella balls are part no-bake treat, part homemade candy, and totally delicious, no matter how you classify them.  They’re creamy, buttery, crunchy, and easy enough simple enough for a child to make!  

You can easily make variations to the recipe, too.  Try swapping out Rice Krispies or gingersnap cookies for the graham crackers, or use a different nut paste such as cashew or almond.  Dip in dark, milk or white chocolate, or even leave them plain if you want.  

If you plan to make these as gifts for the holidays, you can sprinkle the tops with a touch of fleur de sel, crushed Oreos, chopped nuts or sprinkles just before they set up.  They will look super fancy and no one will need to know just how simple they are!

And if you love Chocolate Covered Homemade Candy, be sure to try our Buckeye Balls and our Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls.

Key Ingredients

• Butter – your butter needs to be room temperature so that it will mix well with the Nutella.
• Nutella – you should be able to find this at any grocery store – usually near the peanut butter, and other nut butters.  If you prefer, you can actually swap out the Nutella for almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter or even cookie butter.
• Graham Crackers – you can buy these crushed or crush them yourself using a rolling pin or cup.  You could also replace them with Rice Krispies, crushed gingersnap cookies or any other type of sweet cookie or plain cereal.
• Powdered Sugar – this is a great way to sweeten anything that is not heated or baked because it doesn’t add any grittiness.
• Chocolate – this recipe is delicious in white chocolate, dark chocolate or milk chocolate—my personal favorite!

How to Make Nutella Balls

1. Make the Nutella mixture.  Cream together the butter and Nutella on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.  Add the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar and mix on low to combine until the mixture is crumbly but holds its shape if squeezed in the palm of your hand.
2. Shape. Before shaping, coat your hands lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray, then scoop and roll the Nutella mixture into 1″ balls.
3. Chill.  Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then set in the fridge until you are ready to dip, or at least 30 minutes.
4. Dip into melted chocolate.  In the meantime, melt your chocolate and remove the Nutella balls from the fridge. Using a fork, plunge one Nutella ball at a time completely into the chocolate, then remove using the fork. Shake and tap on the side of the bowl, then scrape the bottom of the fork to remove excess chocolate. Place the chocolate-dipped Nutella ball on the parchment-lined sheet tray and continue until all balls are dipped.
5. Cool and store.  Once you are finished dipping, set the sheet tray in the fridge until the chocolate is completely set, then transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool place.  Enjoy!  

Recipe Tips and Tricks

While this recipe is incredibly simple, we still have a few tips and tricks to suggest that should make the process foolproof, and give you ideas on simple variations that you can make.

• The easiest way to crush up graham crackers is to throw them into a freezer bag and smash with a cup or rolling pin.  You can also grate them or pulse them in a food processor.   If you like a little more crunch, leave the pieces on the larger side.
• You can enjoy these Nutella Balls dipped in chocolate or without chocolate at all.  Either way they taste amazing.
• Try replacing the Nutella with almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter or even cookie butter.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: these hold up in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: you can freeze these with or without chocolate.  Store in freezer bags, or an airtight container, for up to 3 months.  Allow them to thaw out in the fridge or at room temperature before enjoying.

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These Nutella candy balls are creamy, buttery, crunchy, and easy enough that a child can make them. They make the perfect snack, holiday candy, or homemade gift.