Chokladboll is a small round dough that is usually made with oatmeal.
Chokladboll is a small round cake originating in Sweden, where it is often served with coffee or tea. A typical chokladboll recipe typically calls for oatmeal, butter, cocoa, coffee, sugar, and vanilla, which are mixed together and then dipped in a sweet topping. Perhaps one of the reasons for chokladboll’s sustained popularity is the fact that it requires no cooking. Translated as “chocolate ball”, this dough was originally called “negerboll”, a term later recognized as offensive and largely abandoned.
Chokladboll is commonly served with coffee or tea.
Chokladboll is usually round and small enough to be eaten in one or two bites. The coffee and cocoa used in most recipes give this dough a dark color, usually seasoned with an outer layer of coconut or sugar. In Sweden, these sweets are often served as an accompaniment to coffee or tea.
Typical chokladboll recipes only require a few ingredients. This usually includes oatmeal, butter, cocoa powder, instant coffee or espresso powder, sugar, and vanilla. All these ingredients mix well. Spoonfuls of the mixture are then rolled into balls and dipped in a sweet coating, usually grated dried coconut or coarse sugar.
Perhaps one of the reasons for chokladboll’s continued popularity is the fact that it requires no cooking and can be consumed immediately after it has been prepared. However, many confectioners affirm that their flavor and consistency improve after being left in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Since these no-bake treats do not pose a risk of burns, they can be a good option for those who want to make a dessert with children.
Chokladboll’s original name was “negerboll”, which translates from Swedish as “black ball”. Although this term referred to the dark color of the dough, it was recognized as having a potentially offensive racial connotation, and by the mid to late 20th century it was largely abandoned. The term chokladboll has become the most commonly accepted substitute, although some argue that this new name is technically inappropriate, as the sweets contain cocoa instead of chocolate.