Sugar Cookie Truffles Recipe
Sugar Cookie Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat combining crumbled sugar cookies mixed with cream cheese, coated in smooth vanilla melting wafers, and decorated with festive holiday sprinkles. These bite-sized sweets are perfect for holiday parties or as a charming dessert gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 2 cups (240g) sugar cookie crumbs (from 10–12 cookies)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Coating:
- 10 oz (283g) vanilla melting wafers
- Holiday sprinkles
- 1/8 cup reserved melting wafers for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to set the truffles after dipping.
- Make cookie crumbs: Place sugar cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs for a smooth truffle base.
- Combine base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese (and vanilla extract if using) until fully incorporated into a uniform dough.
- Form balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop portions of the mixture and roll each into a smooth ball shape with your hands.
- Freeze balls: Place the formed balls on the lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt coating wafers: Heat the vanilla melting wafers in 30-second intervals at 50% microwave power, stirring between intervals until smooth and completely melted.
- Dip truffles: Using a fork modified to hold the ball securely, dip each chilled truffle into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Add sprinkles: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle festive holiday sprinkles on the coating before it sets to ensure they stick well.
- Chill between batches: Place dipped truffles on parchment paper and chill for 5 minutes between batches to help the coating firm up quickly.
- Drizzle coating: Melt the reserved 1/8 cup of wafers and drizzle over the cooled truffles for decoration.
- Refrigerate before serving: Store the completed truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Using a food processor for the cookie crumbs ensures a smooth truffle texture.
- Freezing the balls before dipping helps prevent them from falling apart during coating.
- The modified fork technique allows for cleaner dipping and easier handling of truffles.
- Store truffles chilled to maintain coating firmness and freshness.
- Substitute holiday sprinkles with any decorative topping as desired.
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