Easy No-Bake Sugar Cookie Truffles Perfect For Holiday Gifting
Make these simple, no-bake sugar cookie truffles that taste like soft sugar cookies dipped in chocolate. This recipe is quick, requires few ingredients, and is ideal for Christmas dessert trays or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups finely crushed sugar cookies (about 1 standard package of store-bought cookies)
- 1 pound white chocolate melting wafers or coating chocolate
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Beat them together with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the finely crushed sugar cookies to the cream cheese mixture. Mix on low speed until fully combined and a thick dough forms. If the mixture is too soft, chill it for 15 minutes.
- Scoop the dough using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon. Roll the dough between your palms into uniform, one-inch balls. Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. This step prevents them from falling apart when dipping.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers according to package directions. If using, stir in the vegetable shortening for a thinner consistency. You can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, or use a double boiler.
- Dip each chilled truffle ball completely into the melted white chocolate using a fork or a dipping tool. Gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Immediately place the dipped truffle back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, top with festive sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for about 10 minutes.
- Store your finished sugar cookie truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For the best texture, use plain, unfrosted sugar cookies. If you use frosted cookies, reduce the amount of cream cheese slightly.
- These make fantastic make ahead desserts; they freeze well for up to three months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
- If you prefer a different coating, substitute the white chocolate with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15