Chocolate balls

Swedish chocolate oat balls with cocoa, butter, and coffee, rolled in coconut or pearl sugar.

• 100 g butter
• 1 dl caster sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 dl oats
• 3 tbsp cold strong coffee
• Coconut, pearl sugar, or sprinkles for rolling

Method

1. 1
   Melt the butter and let it bubble for about 1 minute.
2. 2
   Mix the sugar, vanilla sugar, cocoa, oats, coffee, and butter with an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until the mixture comes together.
3. 3
   Chill the mixture for about 40 minutes so it firms up.
4. 4
   Shape into small balls with your hands.
5. 5
   Roll the balls in coconut, pearl sugar, or sprinkles.
6. 6
   Keep chilled until serving.