Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)

Swedish for "chocolate ball," chokladbollar are the easiest wholesome snack around; Chef John packs his with oats, cocoa, coffee, and coconut oil for sustained energy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a pan over medium heat and add oats. Toss and shake until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee in a bowl. Add the oats and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

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.