Here is another healthy holiday dessert! Chocolate balls is a staple in every Swedish household around Christmas. The recipe below is healthier than the original recipe, but just as yummy.

Chocolate Balls

15-20 chocolate balls

Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min

Ingredients

3.5 oz. butter
1 1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts
2 cups shredded (unsweetened) coconut
1 cup shredded (unsweetened) coconut for garnishing
1/2 tsp. vanilla powder
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tbsp. cold strong coffee
1/4 cup 70% cacao dark chocolate

Directions

Pour 1 cup of shredded coconut onto a plate and set aside.
Place butter, hazelnuts, 1 1/2 cups of shredded coconut, and vanilla powder in a bowl and set aside.
Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave (watch it to ensure it doesn't burn).
Mix the cream, chocolate, and coffee using an electric mixer for about 4 minutes until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mix into the bowl with the other ingredients and mix it all together using your hands.
Using your hands, roll small 1-inch balls and then roll them in the coconut on the plate to cover them all over.
Place the balls on a plate or in a plastic container and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

Enjoy!