They say that these Swedish chocolate balls, known as chokladbollar, are the first thing a Swedish child learns to make, and for good reason; they're easy to do, there's no baking required, and mixing the "dough" together makes for a fun activity. They sure beat snacking on a candy bar during the afternoon slump, as the fats and whole grain keep you satisfied much longer, while the coffee and cocoa provide the perfect pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 3.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter , softened
- 0.25 cups coconut oil , at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- 0.5 cups unsweetened grated coconut , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Heat a pan over medium heat and add oats. Toss and shake until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
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2
Combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee in a bowl. Add the oats and mix until thoroughly combined.
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3
Portion dough into balls using a sorbet scoop. Roll balls in grated coconut and transfer to a parchment-lined baking pan. Let them firm up in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.
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