Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar) – Basic Recipe

Ingredients

• 100 g Butter, softened; margarine may be used instead
• 100 ml Granulated sugar
• 300 ml Rolled oats
• 30 ml Cocoa powder
• 5 ml Vanilla sugar, Scandinavian-style vanilla sugar
• 30 ml Coffee, water may be used instead
• as needed Shredded coconut, for coating; pearl sugar or extra rolled oats may be used instead

Method

1. 01

   Cream the butter and sugar

   Work the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale, smooth, and creamy. Scrape the bowl so no dry sugar remains around the edges.

2. 02

   Make the chocolate-oat dough

   Add the vanilla sugar, cocoa, rolled oats, and coffee or water to the creamed mixture. Mix until the ingredients form a cohesive, slightly sticky dough that holds together when pressed.

3. 03

   Shape and coat the balls

   Scoop or pinch off pieces of the dough, roll them between your palms into smooth balls, and coat each one generously in the shredded coconut. Press gently so the coating adheres without flattening the balls.

4. 04

   Chill the balls

   Refrigerate the coated balls until firm and cool. They should hold their shape cleanly when picked up but remain soft enough to bite; serve chilled for the best texture.