Classic recipe for oatmeal balls

Oatmeal balls are incredibly delicious and easy to make. With just a few ingredients and a single bowl, you can make the most wonderful Christmas candy that is a hit year after year. Many people often associate the little ball with childhood memories of rolling endless balls with the teachers during after-school activities. But it is also a wonderful piece of Christmas candy to make at home. 

TIP: Also try this recipe: healthier oatmeal balls sweetened with dates.

Ingredients for oatmeal balls

Classic oatmeal balls are made from a few basic ingredients that most people have on hand:

• Oatmeal: Preferably finely rolled so that the consistency is not too dry or coarse.
• Butter: Real, good, salted butter.
• Icing sugar: Some people prefer to use this instead of sugar so that the balls don't crunch.
• Cocoa: Pure baking cocoa, i.e. not drinking cocoa with milk powder and sugar.
• Coconut flour: For rolling out. You can also use cocoa or sugar as an alternative.

TIP: Try the recipe on luciabread or Christmas cookies or date candy