Cookie Dough Truffle Bites: No-Bake Dessert Recipe

Calling all cookie dough lovers — you’ll enjoy this easy Cookie Dough Truffles recipe. Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles capture that raw dough flavor inside a smooth chocolate shell. They’re perfect for holidays, gifts, or anytime you need a sweet treat.

Why You’ll Love Cookie Dough Truffles

This simple recipe uses heat-treated flour and contains no eggs, so you can safely enjoy the flavor of raw cookie dough without worrying about raw flour or egg-borne bacteria. The combination of brown sugar and mini chocolate chips creates a familiar chocolate chip cookie taste in a fun, bite-sized form.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

You’ll need basic kitchen tools: a medium bowl, an electric mixer (or a sturdy spoon), a double boiler or heatproof bowl for melting chocolate, and baking sheets lined with wax or parchment paper.

Ingredients

Gather these simple ingredients:

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heat-treated flour
• 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces chocolate candy coating, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Heat-treat the flour: place it in a shallow bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring once or twice. Let it cool.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined. Add the heat-treated flour and mix until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Freeze the cookie dough balls for about 30 minutes so they firm up for dipping.

Step 5: In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chopped dark chocolate, chocolate candy coating, and shortening. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.

Step 6: Using a fork, dip each chilled cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place coated truffles back on the lined baking sheet.

Step 7: Let the truffles sit at room temperature or chill until the coating is set.

Step 8: For a finishing touch, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the truffles in zig-zag patterns.

Is it Safe to Eat Raw Cookie Dough?

Traditional cookie dough can be unsafe because of raw eggs and untreated flour. This edible cookie dough is safe because it omits eggs and uses heat-treated flour to reduce the risk of bacteria. Do not skip the heat-treating step.

Substitutions and Variations

• Chocolate types: Use milk chocolate, white chocolate, or semisweet chips for different flavors.
• Add flavor: A light sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the chocolate’s sweetness.
• No candy coating? Regular chocolate works fine, though it may be less firm when set.

Best Tips

• Keep the dough cold: Chilled dough holds its shape when dipped and produces cleaner, neater truffles.
• Avoid water: Any water in your utensils can seize the chocolate, so keep tools dry.
• Smooth finish: Tap the fork gently on the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate for an even coating.

How to Store Cookie Dough Truffles

• Refrigerator: Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
• Freezer: For longer storage, freeze in a single layer inside an airtight container for up to three months.

Holiday Gift Ideas

These truffles make a thoughtful homemade gift. Arrange them in a box or tin and add a ribbon for a polished presentation. They’re ideal for holidays, parties, or a special surprise—include a printed copy of the recipe for a nice touch.

These easy Cookie Dough Truffles are fun to make with kids and even more fun to eat. If you want a no-bake treat that captures cookie dough nostalgia in a decadent bite, this recipe is a winner.

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4.41 from 5 ratings

Cookie Dough Truffles

Author: Crissy Page

Servings: 18 truffles

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 1 hr

Total: 1 hr 30 mins

These decadent chocolate chip cookie dough truffles will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup heat-treated flour
• 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate chopped
• 4 ounces chocolate candy coating chopped
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

• Line a baking pan with waxed paper and set aside.
• Heat treat your flour: place the flour in a shallow bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring once or twice. Set aside to cool.
• Beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until combined. Beat in the flour just until combined; do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips and shape into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared pan and cover. Freeze about 30 minutes.
• Heat chopped chocolate, candy coating, and shortening over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Dip the chilled balls into the chocolate using a fork, allow excess to drip off, and place on the lined baking sheet. Let stand or chill until set. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops if desired.

Notes

• The dough may seem crumbly after adding flour; it will come together when shaped into balls.
• Any good dark or semisweet chocolate works; the author used a dark chocolate bar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1
| Calories: 202 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 24 g
| Protein: 2 g
| Fat: 12 g

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate chip cookie dough, cookie dough truffles, dessert, truffles

Nutrition values are estimates from an online calculator and should not replace professional medical advice. Serving sizes are approximate.