Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

This is a classic 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 many small ones. Additional cocoa powder or chocolate can be added to intensify the flavor.


Recipes · Cuisine · European · Scandinavian


Prep Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Servings: 48
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Yield: 48 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 4 cups regular rolled oats

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened

  • 2 tablespoons strong coffee

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted

  • ⅓ cup coconut flakes


Directions

  1. Mix the oats, sugar, and cocoa together in a bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands to mix the ingredients together to make a thick dough. Mix in the coffee, vanilla, and chocolate until thoroughly blended.

  2. Place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll between your hands to make small balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.

Editor's Note

These chocolate balls are also often flavored with Swedish 'Punsch' liqueur or arrak extract, which gives them their name as 'Arrak Balls.' They can also be rolled in chocolate sprinkles or chopped toasted almonds. Place the balls in small paper candy cups for serving at holiday parties.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
90 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein


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