Havregrynskugler – Oat Balls

December 5, 2011 by mydanishkitchen

Havregrynskugler

Havregrynskugler is a Danish Christmas treat that children of almost all ages can really get involved in making. They are a fun activity and super easy to make and also no-bake.

There are numerous different recipes for Havregrynskugler varying from low-fat to much richer, lower sugar to sweeter as well as adult versions containing alcohol and coffee. I like this version because it does not have a lot of butter, contains Marzipan which I love and it has a slight crunch from the sugar. If you don’t care for the sugar crunch you could substitute with confectioners sugar.

Havregrynskugler

Ingredients:

50 gram unsalted butter, at room temperature (4 tablespoons)

50 gram marzipan (1.75 ounces)

75 gram sugar (2.63 ounces)

125 gram oats (1 1/2 cups)

25 gram unsweetened cocoa (0.87 ounce or 4 tablespoons)

1 -2 teaspoon almond extract

1 -2 teaspoon rum

2 teaspoon seedless raspberry jam

about 100 gram coconut flakes, chopped finely (3.51 ounces)

Directions:

Optional: process oats in a food processor for a few pulses to break up oats a little.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add butter and break marzipan into small pieces, cream together until smooth. Add sugar and continue to beat for 1 or 2 minutes longer. Add oats, cocoa, almond extract, rum and raspberry jam, continue to mix until homogeneous.

Form into small balls by pressing the dough together and rolling in your hands. Immediately roll each ball in the coconut. Place covered in refrigerator. Serve cold. Enjoy!

Source: adapted from Kvalimad

Posted in Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Danish | Tagged chocolate, christmas, coconut, cookies, Danish, havregrynskugler, jul, no-bake, oats | 11 Comments

11 Responses

on December 13, 2011 at 13:02 Claudie

I think that danish desserts are just my type of dessert! As a child I used to make (and eat) a lot of similar little balls, but instead of oats, they had mainly shredded coconut. I must absolutely try your recipe!
- on December 13, 2011 at 17:07 mydanishkitchen
  
  Awww, coconut sounds amazing too.
on December 11, 2011 at 17:58 CMitchell

Years ago I had a college friend from Denmark. She made no-bake cookies that sound like this and I loved them! I never found out how she made them and I’ve lost touch with her. I can’t wait to try this!!
on December 11, 2011 at 01:51 Pille @ Nami-Nami

Gitte, I remember making and eating those in Denmark (Svendborg, to be more precise) back in December 1992 🙂
- on December 11, 2011 at 04:17 mydanishkitchen
  
  Ohh the memories of Havregrynskugler 🙂 They are everywhere this time of year and of course there are a hundred different ways to make them.
on December 5, 2011 at 18:27 Renae

Yum! Can’t wait to make these.
on December 5, 2011 at 17:03 Anne

I always make these for christmas. Can’t let people down this year!
on December 5, 2011 at 15:55 Sophie Kingo

I keep seeing more and more recipes I want to take home to my Danish Christmas in north England. I’m going to need a week off to bake at this rate!
How long do these last in a tin?
- on December 5, 2011 at 18:59 mydanishkitchen
  
  Sophie, I did a little research and it depends on the ingredients used. Some Havregrynskugler has dairy products in them and so therefor do not last as long (4-6 days). These two recipes do not have dairy so they should be good for 1-2 weeks. Remember to keep them refrigerated!
on December 5, 2011 at 12:05 Tes

I will have to try this oat balls, it sounds so delightful and look absolutely gorgeous 🙂
on December 5, 2011 at 07:29 Tina@flourtrader

I just bought a big container of oats. They will definitely be a big part of the holiday cookies this year! The second recipe here is my chosen one-it has a great list of ingredients that definitely make for delicious cookies. Also, these do look festive and picture perfect for the holidays-yum!