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!
Ingredients
- 4 cups regular rolled oats
- 1.25 cups white sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine , softened
- 2 , 1 ounce
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.33 cups coconut flakes
Instructions
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1
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.
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2
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.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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