Swedish chocolate balls (or coconut balls) is a definitive Swedish recipe, beloved by every Swede. It is one of the first things children learn to make, and it’s enjoyed greatly by all ages. The balls can either be bite-sized or giant, whichever seems more appealing. Or make one big ball, and lots of small ones!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: Not available
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 48
Ingredients
- 4 cups regular rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup coconut flakes
Steps
- Combine oats, sugar, and cocoa in a bowl. Add butter; mix, using your hands, until makes a thick dough. Mix in chocolate, coffee, and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
- Place coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small pieces of dough; roll into balls (about 1 ½ inches). Roll balls in coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or refrigerate to become firmer, about 2 hours.
