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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 many small ones. Additional cocoa powder or chocolate can be added to intensify the flavor.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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 | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
| Calories 90 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
| Sodium30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Calcium7mg | 1% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium51mg | 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.
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