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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Being a swede i make this all the time. This is a huge kids dessert since it is all no bake!
What a way to eat your oats! Yes I am tempted.
Omg I was jumping up and down when I saw this. Super yummy. And coconut is my fave. Perfection!
Mmmmmmm...what marvelous truffles! I think the oats make these a health food, right???? xo
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!
These are so beautiful! What a great idea-- they would make lovely homemade Christmas presents!
Mission accomplished, I've veen tantalized!
Who doesn't love truffles! Those coconut balls look amazing!
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!
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 🙂
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 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!!
Between you and Barb, I'm just so hungry looking at these desserts!
Oh these look fantastic! My step mom is a coconut "nut" so i will be making these for her this weekend 😀
I just love all your enthusiasm with all the Christmas baking! These chocolate truffles are just calling my name!
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:)
Yum! I wish someone would make these for me as well 🙂
These truffles are just so pretty and I bet they are so yummy too!