SWEDISH CHOCOLATE BALLS (CHOKLADBOLLAR)

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They say that these Swedish chocolate balls, known as chokladbollar, are the first thing a Swedish child learns to make, and for good reason; they're easy to do, there's no baking required, and mixing the "dough" together makes for a fun activity. They sure beat snacking on a candy bar during the afternoon slump, as the fats and whole grain keep you satisfied much longer, while the coffee and cocoa provide the perfect pick-me-up.

Provided by Chef John

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup white sugar
3 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
½ cup unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed

Steps:

Heat a pan over medium heat and add oats. Toss and shake until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee in a bowl. Add the oats and mix until thoroughly combined.
Portion dough into balls using a sorbet scoop. Roll balls in grated coconut and transfer to a parchment-lined baking pan. Let them firm up in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 27.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g