Dirt Balls Dutch Oven Dessert Recipe
Based on camping-style dessert recipes, “Dirt Balls” in a Dutch oven typically refers to a no-bake, kid-friendly activity involving shaping a peanut butter and honey mixture into balls, often served alongside a Dutch oven pudding “dirt” cake
1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
1 cup honey
2 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
Directions:
Mix the peanut butter and honey in a bowl. Pour in the powdered sugar and mix until fairly smooth. The batter gets “worked” by the kids and should be really smooth by the time they’re done playing.
If the dough is sticky or if it starts to get sweaty or sticky before the kids are done making creations, just add a bit more powered sugar.
Put the shapes out on a piece of wax paper or tin foil when the children are done. They firm up as they sit. They do better placed in the shade to rest.
Dirt balls can also be a nice rainy day project on camping trips or even something fun to make at home when the kids are bored. Be sure to have hand wipes if making these outside. Little fingers will be pretty sticky after playing with Dirt Balls.
By Cyndi Allison
Dirt Balls Dutch Oven Dessert Recipe
