Name: Cookie Dough Truffles
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Cookie Dough Base; 1/3 cup butter ((76g), softened); 1/3 cup light brown sugar ((73g)); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour ((125g), heat treated*); pinch salt; 1-2 teaspoons milk ((as needed)); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips ((85g)); . Chocolate Coating; 12 oz high quality chocolate ((340g), like callebaut, Baker's or Ghirardelli, or use chocolate almond bark)

Indulge in these delightful Cookie Dough Truffles that combine the classic flavors of cookie dough with a rich chocolate coating! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these truffles are a fun treat to make and share.

Tips for Success

Make sure to heat treat the flour to eliminate any bacteria, and don’t hesitate to adjust the milk to get that perfect dough consistency. Trust me, you’ll love how satisfying it is to coat each truffle in chocolate!

Why You’ll Love Them

These truffles are a hit at gatherings and make a wonderful gift. Their creamy cookie dough center paired with a smooth chocolate shell is simply irresistible!

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Base:
1/3 cup butter ((76g), softened)
1/3 cup light brown sugar ((73g))
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour ((125g), heat treated*)
pinch salt
1-2 teaspoons milk ((as needed))
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips ((85g))
Chocolate Coating:
12 oz high quality chocolate ((340g), like callebaut, Baker's or Ghirardelli, or use chocolate almond bark)

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough:
Step 1

- Mix Ingredients: Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl beat together the butter, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of milk and vanilla. Stir in the heat treated* flour and salt, just until combined. Add another splash of milk, if need to make a softer cookie dough. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Shape the Truffles:
Step 2

- Roll into Balls: Roll into balls: Grease your hands with cooking spray then roll the dough into 20 small balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or freeze for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Chocolate:
Step 3

- Melt Chocolate: Melt Chocolate: When the dough is firm, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Coat the Truffles:
Step 4

- Dip: Dip: Drop a cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate and turn to coat. Lift it up onto the fork and allow excess chocolate to drip off through the tines of the fork. Place on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough balls. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Calories: 120, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 15g, Protein: 1g

Cooking techniques

This recipe involves basic mixing, rolling, melting, and dipping techniques, making it accessible for all skill levels!

Variations or substitutions

Feel free to use different types of chocolate for the coating, or add nuts and dried fruits to the cookie dough for added texture and flavor.

Storage tips

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage!

Notes

*Heat treating the flour can be done by baking it on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.