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Close-up of a Christmas Cookie Dough Truffle cut in half, showing chocolate chips inside, topped with colorful sprinkles.

Christmas Cookie Dough Truffles

These Christmas Cookie Dough Truffles are a festive and delicious homemade candy, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying as a special seasonal treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 - 1 cup all-purpose flour heat treated
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
For Dipping and Topping
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Optional toppings Sea salt, sprinkles, or chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly mix in flour until just combined. Start with 1/2 cup of flour and add more until the mixture reaches a cookie dough consistency. Stir in the milk chocolate chips.
  2. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 15 to 30 minutes until firm.
  3. When the dough balls are firm, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power. Dip each cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate using a fork. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place the dipped truffle back on the wax paper.
  4. Immediately add your desired toppings, such as sea salt, nuts, or sprinkles, to the wet chocolate. Place the truffles back in the freezer until the chocolate has hardened.
  5. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them.

Notes

For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend that has been heat-treated. To heat-treat flour, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or microwave it until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it cool completely before using.

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