Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

Name: Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 48 servings
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; ⅓ cup coconut flakes

Rating: 4.62 stars

66 Ratings
51 Reviews
18 Photos

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.

By AngelicaS

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

48 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 48 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

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.

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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:

90 calories; protein 1.3g; carbohydrates 10.9g; fat 5.2g; cholesterol 10.2mg; sodium 29.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (51)

Most helpful positive review

Holly

04/04/2011

I live in Sweden but I am from the States and yes this is a staple in every house. The recipe for chocolate balls is on every package of oatmeal here. The only difference between this recipe and the original is the melted chocolate. These are just as good without the melted chocolate it is an extra step that you can skip....Or not... Var så god! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Dee

03/13/2015

Not one person in my family liked them. Very disappointing. Two stars for no bake. Read More

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66 Ratings

5 star values: 46
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Holly

04/04/2011

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Traci-in-Cali

08/10/2009

Great!.. 5 stars for no-bake tasty chewy and for making me eat oatmeal!.. I wasn't sure if I'd like oatmeal raw!. I was worried they'd be hard to chew but they wern't; tomorrow they may soften up a bit more but I like them as is!.. I rolled about half in the coconut and then some in chocolate sprinkles and some in powder sugar; I also used "Lindt 85% Cocoa Bar" (melted) instead of baking chocolate because I had some. I added about 1T of rum in the last half of the batch for the grownups; the rum/powder sugar ones were my favorites! Thanks I'll make these during the holidays!.. Read More

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Cynthia Cline

03/02/2010

love love love these so easy so tasty. i dusted half with unsweetened cocoa and half with powdered sugar (instead of coconut) great presentation great bitter chocolate/sweet chocolate dichotomy Read More

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sparkytoo

02/18/2010

OMG Angelica! Change your name to Angel! I'd give this 100 s if I could! This is exactly what my Norwegian Grandmother fed me when I was sick as a little kid! I had forgotten! They're so quick so easy and oh so freakin' GOOD! Yes please! More Swedish recipes! YUMMMMMM! Read More

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Codi130

12/10/2009

My husband who is from Sweden loved these chocolate balls. He said it reminded him of home and was so excited when he tried them because they tasted exactly how he remembered them. Read More

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Coco & Isa

12/22/2010

These are a joy for your taste buds! I mix the coconut in with the batter. Read More

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Banagirl

01/03/2011

I gave these out as part of my Christmas cookie platter to family friends and neighbors; and it was everyone's favorite. Best once they sit and meld flavors for a day. Yummy:) Read More

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Dolly

12/22/2010

These are a treat I remember as a child as well and have been looking for a similar recipe and this is it! I added a touch more strong liquid coffee and some coconut in the mix as well. They turned out superb I know everyone will love them as much as I do. Read More

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ANGELFROMHEAVEN

12/24/2011

Quick easy and delicious! Perfect for the holidays! I topped them with melted chocolate chips and then sprinkled with coconut. Another idea would be to add a whole almond to the top or middle of each. Yummy!! Read More

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Dee

03/13/2015

Not one person in my family liked them. Very disappointing. Two stars for no bake. Read More

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Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Calories: 90.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 8 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 3 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 1 %

thiamin: 5 %

calories from fat:

*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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Holly

04/04/2011

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Traci-in-Cali

08/10/2009

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Cynthia Cline

03/02/2010

love love love these so easy so tasty. i dusted half with unsweetened cocoa and half with powdered sugar (instead of coconut) great presentation great bitter chocolate/sweet chocolate dichotomy

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sparkytoo

02/18/2010

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Codi130

12/10/2009

My husband who is from Sweden loved these chocolate balls. He said it reminded him of home and was so excited when he tried them because they tasted exactly how he remembered them.

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(9)

Coco & Isa

12/22/2010

These are a joy for your taste buds! I mix the coconut in with the batter.

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Banagirl

01/03/2011

I gave these out as part of my Christmas cookie platter to family friends and neighbors; and it was everyone's favorite. Best once they sit and meld flavors for a day. Yummy:)

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Dolly

12/22/2010

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ANGELFROMHEAVEN

12/24/2011

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Dee