If you’re ever been to Sweden, you will have seen these little balls of heaven! They’re one of Sweden’s most loved treats, and that’s for a reason! They’re creamy, rich, chocolatey with a coffee twist, and with the combination of coconut or pearl sugar for texture contrast you couldn’t ask for more! Fun fact, chokladbollar is one of the first things children learn to bake here in Sweden because they’re so easy and fun to make. Just stir all the ingredients together, make into balls, roll them in shredded coconut, pearl sugar or whatever you fancy, and devour! Not to forget, chokladbollar store great in the fridge to be eaten whenever you crave a little bite of deliciousness.
As you can see below, I’ve included to versions to chokladbollar. One classic and one more raw ball style so there’s something for everyone! I hope you try both versions, and definitely let me know if you do! Enjoy!
No Bake Chocolate Balls A.K.A Chokladbollar
A Swedish classic which combines all the elements you’d ever need. They’re creamy, chocolatey, rich, and is so easy to whip together they’re one of the first things children learn to bake in Sweden. I’ve included two versions, one made more raw ball style and one proper classic with sugar and butter, both equally delicious!
- Yield: 10-15 balls 1x
Ingredients
Raw ball style
- 150g / 5,3 oz pitted dates
- 2 tbsp of nut butter of choice
- 30g dark chocolate, melted
- 3–4 tbsp strong coffee
- 100g / 3,5 oz rolled oats
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- A small pinch of salt
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar or a splash of vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut or pearl sugar for rolling
Classic
- 100g / 3,5 oz butter or margarine, room temp.
- 75–90g regular sugar, depending on how sweet you want them
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar or a splash of vanilla extract
- Around 150g rolled oats
- A hearty pinch of salt
- 3–4 tbsp STRONG brewed coffee, cold
- Shredded coconut or pearl sugar for rolling
Instructions
Raw ball style
- Put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until combined and the dough holds it shape when pressed.
- If not too loose, roll the dough into 10-15 balls and roll in shredded coconut or pearl sugar. Otherwise, let rest for half an hour in the fridge before rolling. Preferably let the balls rest in the fridge for an hour to firm up, serve, and enjoy!
For the classic
- If possible, use a food processor and put all ingredients, except for the coconut/pearl sugar. Mix until combined and the dough holds it shape when pressed. If you don’t have a food processor, cube the butter into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and with clean hands, “knead”/crumble together.
- If not too loose, roll the dough into 10-15 balls and roll in shredded coconut or pearl sugar. Otherwise, let rest for half an hour in the fridge before rolling. Preferably let the balls rest in the fridge for an hour to firm up, serve, and enjoy!
Keywords: Swedish chocolate balls, vegan, veganska chokladbollar, glutenfria, vegansk, recept, nyttiga, healthy, sockerfria, utan smör
