Description
Hej hej, sweet friends—Olivia here, ready to rescue your dessert cravings without touching that oven. These Swedish Chocolate Balls are chewy, fudgy, coconut-kissed bites of pure joy. They’re ready in 20 minutes, perfect for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or late-night sweet-tooth raids. No fancy tools—just your hands, a bowl, and that cozy fika spirit!
Ingredients
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4 cups rolled oats (not instant!)
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1¼ cups white sugar (or half brown sugar for caramel vibes)
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed = extra rich)
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted (or 6 tbsp cocoa + 2 tbsp oil)
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2 tbsp strong coffee (or chai tea)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (for rolling)
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix: In a big bowl, whisk oats, sugar, and cocoa. Stir in butter, melted chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. Squish with clean hands—sticky is normal!
2️⃣ Chill: Cover and chill dough 15–30 mins to firm up.
3️⃣ Roll: Scoop 1 tbsp dough, roll into balls, then roll in coconut. Press gently so flakes stick!
4️⃣ Set: Chill 1+ hour for best texture. Freeze 20 mins if impatient!
Notes
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Swap coconut for sprinkles or crushed nuts!
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Dough too crumbly? Add 1 tsp coffee or soft butter.
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Serve with strong coffee—Swedish fika style!
- Prep Time: 20 mins + chill
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 cal Per Ball
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 14g