My dad came over this weekend and yes, he was looking for more apple pie. I have to have one in the freezer ready for him to go. His eyes lit up when I pulled these out of the refrigerator. He said his mom in Sicily used to make these. I noticed his eyes get a little misty and he said, “Your nonna. Ah! Your nonna was such an amazing baker.”
The shredded coconut reminds me of pretty snow flakes. I sampled a few before this step. 😉
These Kokosbollar are not too sweet. There is the subtle crunch from the crushed oats and the delicate flavor of the shredded coconut. I think next time for the adults, I will add a little run.
Kokosbollar-Chocolate Truffles
source: Saveur Issue 125
16 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
1⁄2 cup superfine sugar
1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted
6 tbsp. unsweetened natural cocoa powder
2 tbsp. brewed espresso or dark coffee, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened finely shredded dried coconut
Combine the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and use a handheld mixer set to medium speed to beat the mixture until pale and fluffy, 1–2 minutes. Add the chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso, and vanilla and continue beating until combined, about 1 minute more.
Place the oats in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped, about 5 pulses. Add the oats to the chocolate–butter mixture and mix until combined; refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour.
Divide the chilled chocolate mixture into 36 portions using a tablespoon-size measuring spoon; roll each portion into a 1″ ball. Place coconut in a shallow dish and roll each ball thoroughly in coconut; transfer balls to a baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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These truffles are just so pretty and I bet they are so yummy too!
Yum! I wish someone would make these for me as well 🙂
Coconut and chocolate together are one of the best combinations! I would also be tempted to add some rum – it just makes holiday sweets that much more enjoyable:)
Your truffles look just perfect and oatmeal is an interesting addition.
Have fun with your family:)
I just love all your enthusiasm with all the Christmas baking! These chocolate truffles are just calling my name!
Oh these look fantastic! My step mom is a coconut "nut" so i will be making these for her this weekend 😀
Between you and Barb, I'm just so hungry looking at these desserts!
I always thought I was pretty savvy when it came to holiday sweets… and this post just proves how very wrong I was! Never heard of these and now wonder where they have been all my life!!
I don't know which I want more – these, or the Ginger Sugar cookies. I'm so glad you live at the opposite end of the coast – right now, and I mean that in the vey best way. You'd never get rid of me!
I love your creative take on the traditional Toll House cookie! You had me at coconut and I never thought of coconut resembling snowflakes – but they do 🙂
Oh my goodness my heart skipped a beat when I saw the title of your post – I grew up making and eating these! Its the perfect "no-cook" treat for little kids to make, and I thing this was one of the firts thing I ever made with my grandma back in Sweden. Absolutely lovely!
Who doesn't love truffles! Those coconut balls look amazing!
Mission accomplished, I've veen tantalized!
These are so beautiful! What a great idea– they would make lovely homemade Christmas presents!
Mmm these sound and look scrumptious, Lora. Every time I visit your blog (and skype with you) I do so wish I lived back in Florida. But only for you and your baking! These are so pretty and will be so pretty on a holiday table or as a gift!
Mmmmmmm…what marvelous truffles! I think the oats make these a health food, right???? xo
Omg I was jumping up and down when I saw this. Super yummy. And coconut is my fave. Perfection!
What a way to eat your oats! Yes I am tempted.
Being a swede i make this all the time. This is a huge kids dessert since it is all no bake!