Kókoskúlur (Oat and Cocoa Coconut Balls)

Pantry staples, zero oven time, maximum chocolate hit. Kókoskúlur are what Icelanders whip up when guests arrive unannounced.

Ingredients

• 250g rolled oats, 150g sugar, 100g very soft butter
• 4 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa, 4 tbsp cold coffee, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp salt
• 100g desiccated coconut for rolling

Preparation

• Whisk oats, sugar, cocoa, and salt.
• Add soft butter, coffee, and vanilla. Knead with hands 3–5 minutes until a uniform sticky paste forms.
• Roll walnut-sized balls, coat in coconut.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. Serve cold.

Chef's tips

• Cold coffee intensifies chocolate without adding liquid heat.
• Kids love helping with the rolling step.