Description
Sugar Cookie Truffles are a simple no-bake treat that captures the classic sugar cookie flavor in soft, creamy truffle form. Made with sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, and coated in white chocolate or candy melts, these truffles offer a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for gifting, celebrations, or anytime indulgence, this recipe is customizable and easy to prepare, making it perfect for all skill levels.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Classic sugar cookie dough – 1 cup (prepared or homemade, softened)
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces (softened)
- Powdered sugar – 1 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Coating and Decoration
- White chocolate or candy melts – 8 ounces (for coating)
- Sprinkles or colored sugar – optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough: Soften store-bought dough to room temperature or ensure homemade sugar cookie dough is chilled but pliable. This texture is key to forming a smooth truffle center.
- Mix in Cream Cheese and Powdered Sugar: Combine softened sugar cookie dough, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, uniform, and scoopable.
- Form the Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion even-sized balls and roll between palms to create smooth, round shapes. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Coating: Gently melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and creamy for even coating.
- Dip and Decorate: Using a fork or dipping tool, fully coat each chilled truffle in the melted coating. Tap off excess chocolate and place back on parchment paper. While coating is still wet, add sprinkles or colored sugar as desired.
- Let Them Set: Allow truffles to cool and harden completely at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Choose quality ingredients (cookie dough and chocolate) for best flavor.
- Chill truffle centers thoroughly before dipping to achieve clean coating.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg