Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

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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 lots of small ones!

Submitted by AngelicaS
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
48 Balls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 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 ½ inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.

Cook’s Note

Additional cocoa powder or chocolate can be added to intensify the flavor.

These chocolate balls are also often flavored with Swedish Punsch liqueur or arrak extract.

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.

91 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.