Apparently, every kid in the '90s was suddenly convinced that they were being targeted by pickpockets.
Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)
Compared to other decades, it's hard to look at food in the 90s without talking about processed snacks like dunkaroos and this week we're looking at the recipes that defined a decade from the 1960s all the way through the 00s.
Recipe Summary Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)
They say that these Swedish chocolate balls, known as chokladbollar, are the first thing a Swedish child learns to make, and for good reason; they're easy to do, there's no baking required, and mixing the "dough" together makes for a fun activity. They sure beat snacking on a candy bar during the afternoon slump, as the fats and whole grain keep you satisfied much longer, while the coffee and cocoa provide the perfect pick-me-up.Ingredients | Kids Cookbook From The 90S
1 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup white sugar
3 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
½ cup unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed
Directions
Heat a pan over medium heat and add oats. Toss and shake until fragrant and lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee in a bowl. Add the oats and mix until thoroughly combined.
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.
Both regular coffee and espresso work here.
The sugar will add some grittiness to the overall texture. For something smoother, cream the sugar with butter first or just use powdered sugar.
You can keep these in the fridge and let them sit out a bit before eating so they're not completely firm.
Info | Kids Cookbook From The 90S
prep:
10 mins
cook:
5 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 chokladbollar
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