Calling all cookie dough lovers, you’re going to love my easyCookie Dough Trufflesrecipe.Chocolate chip cookie dough trufflesgive you thatraw doughflavor, wrapped in a luxuriouschocolate coating. This recipe is adelicious ideafor a special holiday dessert, or just a great way to satisfy yoursweet toothany time of the year!
Why You’ll Love Cookie Dough Truffles
Oureasy peasyCookie Dough Truffles recipeis a hit because we useheat-treated flour, removing any worries aboutraw flour, and it’s egg-free so there’s no risk ofsalmonella poisoning. It’s a safe and delicious way to enjoyraw cookie dough.
The combination ofbrown sugarandmini chocolate chipscreates anedible cookie dough centrethat’s reminiscent of your favoritechocolate chip cookiesbut in a fun little truffle package. Side note, isn’t it funny that we never worried aboutraw eggswhen we ate cookie dough as kids?
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Making my Cookie Dough Truffles recipe is easy. You’ll need some common kitchen tools like a medium bowl, anelectric mixerfor blending, adouble boileror aheatproof bowlfor melting chocolate, and a couple of baking sheets lined withwax paperorparchment paper.
Ingredients
Gather these simple ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed lightbrown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cupheat-treated flour
- 1 cup minisemisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ouncesdark chocolateor semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces chocolatecandy coating, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Line abaking sheetwithwax paperorparchment paper. This prevents the truffles from sticking.
Step 2:Heat treat the flour. Just place the flour in a shallow bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring once or twice during the cook time. Set aside.
Step 3:In a medium bowl, use yourelectric mixerto blend butter,brown sugar, and vanilla. Add theheat-treated flourand mix until combined. Fold in themini chocolate chips.Form doughinto1-inch ballsand place them on your preparedcookie sheet.
Step 4:Freeze thecookie dough ballsfor about 30 minutes. This firmness is crucial for the next step.
Step 5:In adouble boileror aheatproof bowlovermedium heat, melt thedark chocolate, chocolatecandy coating, and shortening, stirring until smooth.
Step 6:Dip the chilledcookie dough ballsinto themelted chocolateusing a fork, letting anyexcess chocolatedrip off. Place the chocolate-coated balls back on the linedbaking sheet.
Step 7:Let the truffles stand or chill until thechocolate coatingis firm.
Step 8:Make it fancy by drizzlingmelted chocolateover the truffles in zig-zags.
Is it Safe to EatRaw Cookie Dough?
Regular cookie doughis not safe to eat due to theraw eggsand flour. However, the edible cookie dough in our Cookie Dough Truffles is safe to eat because we’re usingheat-treated flourto kill any bacteria.
Reminder, there are noraw eggsin this recipe so there’s nothing to worry about there. To stay on thesafe side, don’t skip the heat-treating step in the recipe instructions.
Substitutions and Variations
- Chocolate Types:Feel free to usemilk chocolate,white chocolate chips, orsemisweet chocolate chipsfor different flavors.
- Add Flavors:A sprinkle of sea salt can add a delightful contrast to the sweet chocolate.
- NoCandy Coating?Regular chocolateworks too, though the coating might be less firm.
Best Tips
- Cold Dough is Key:Chilled dough is easier to work with and holds its shape better when dipped in hot,melted chocolate.
- Avoid Water in Chocolate:Water can cause the chocolate to seize, so be careful.
- Smooth Finish:Gently tapping the fork on the edge of the bowl helps removeexcess chocolatefor an even coating.
How to StoreCookie Dough Truffles
- Refrigerator:In an airtight container, these cookie dough truffles can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezer:For longer storage, freeze cookie dough truffles in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Cookie Dough Truffles make a lovely homemade gift. Place them in a pretty box or a tin with with a ribbon for a special touch. They’re perfect for holidays, special occasions, or as a random surprise for your friends and family. Add value by including a printed version of this recipe when you give the gift.
My easy Cookie Dough Trufflesare a joy to make with the kids and even more fun to eat. They’re the perfect solution when you crave something sweet but don’t want to bake. Thisedible cookie dough recipeis sure to become one of your favorite things in life!
More Delicious Desserts
- Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Buckeyes
Yield: 18 truffles
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
These decadent chocolate chip cookie dough truffles will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces chocolate candy coating, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with waxed paper and set aside.
- Heat treat your flour. Just place the flour in a shallow bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring once or twice during the cook time. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat your butter, brown sugar and vanilla at medium speed until combined. Beat in the flour just until combined, do not over mix. Stir in chocolate chips and shape into 1-inch balls, placing them on your pan. Cover the balls and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Heat chopped chocolate, candy coating and shortening over low heat in a saucepan. Stir chocolate until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Using a fork, dip the balls into the chocolate and allow excess to drip back into your pan. Place the chocolate coated balls on the lined baking sheet and let stand or chill about 30 minutes or until set. Now, drizzle with remaining chocolate to make the tops of the truffles pretty.
Notes
- The dough will be crumbly after the flour is added. Don’t worry, it will hold together when shaped into balls.
- I used Hershey's special dark chocolate bar for the dark chocolate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 202Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
