I am so excited to share this recipe for No Bake Sugar Cookie Truffles with you. This sugar cookie truffle recipe is perfect for those who love to whip up a quick sweet treat without the fuss of an oven.
I love a good holiday recipe, but the thing I really love about these sugar cookie truffles is that they are easy to customize for ANY holiday season! You can customize them for a birthday or special event with festive sprinkles in the color or theme of the occasion.
Want to make Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Truffles? Add red and white sprinkles or heart sprinkles.
Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day treat? Use green sprinkles or shamrock sprinkles!
And for Christmas, you can choose red and green sprinkles or opt for candy cane sprinkles in addition to your colored sprinkles.
Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, these sugar cookie balls are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Equipment Needed
While you don't need all of these items, they're all very helpful to have around to make
- Mixing bowls (you'll want a large bowl for mixing your dough and a medium bowl for your candy coating. If you choose to melt chocolate in the microwave, you'll want a microwaveable bowl.)
- Wooden spoon
- Cookie scooper
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Double boiler (if you don't want to use a microwave)
Ingredients
- 4 oz of cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 + 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or almond bark
- 1⁄2 tsp coconut oil (if using white chocolate chips)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the cream cheese.
Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to your softened cream cheese and blend until smooth.
Gradually mix in the flour until fully incorporated and you have a sugar cookie dough consistency.
Using a cookie scooper, form your truffles by scooping evenly sized balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop if you want little truffles and a large scoop for larger truffles.
Chill for 30 minutes.
When your truffles are fully chilled, place your chocolate chips or almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds then stir. Continue heating at 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
When chocolate is melted and smooth, dip each chilled ball of dough into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off.
If you want to decorate your truffles, add the sprinkles before the chocolate hardens. After adding the sprinkles, place the truffles back on the baking sheet.
Let them set for 15-20 minutes in the fridge or 30 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use almond flour and almond bark instead of all-purpose flour and white chocolate chips.
- Coconut oil is recommended when using white chocolate chips to achieve a smoother consistency.
FAQs
Can I use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese?
Yes, either one works. The low-fat version will simply have less calories than full fat cream cheese and may change the flavor profile slightly.
What can I use instead of maple syrup?
You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup.
Do I have to use white chocolate?
No. You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even colored candy melts for the coating.
How do I store these truffles for later use?
Absolutely! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
How can I make these truffles vegan?
For a vegan version, use vegan cream cheese and a dairy-free chocolate alternative for the coating.
Can I add different flavors to these truffles?
Yes, feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as almond or lemon, or mix in ingredients like crushed nuts or mini chocolate chips.
Is there a way to make these truffles without a microwave?
Yes, you can melt the cream cheese over a double boiler on the stove and you can also melt your chocolate using a double boiler.
Enjoy making these simple and delicious No Bake Sugar Cookie Truffles, perfect for any occasion or just as a special treat for yourself!
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No Bake Sugar Cookie Bites
These easy no-bake sugar cookie truffles are the perfect blend of simplicity and sweetness and can be decorated for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp of pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 + 1⁄4 cup of regular all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of white chocolate chips or almond bark
- 1⁄2 tsp of coconut oil (but only if you're using white chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Pop the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it. Then mix in the maple syrup and vanilla until it's all smooth.
- Slowly add the flour to the mix and stir it up good.
- Scoop out little balls of the mixture with your cookie scooper and place them on your lined baking sheet. Then let them chill out in the fridge for about 30 mins.
- Melt the white chocolate chips or almond bark.
- Dip the chilled balls in the melted chocolate. Use a fork so you can let the extra chocolate drip off.
- If you're feeling fancy, sprinkle some decorations on them. Then let them set by placing them back on the baking sheet. They need about 15-20 mins in the fridge or 30 mins at room temperature to set properly.
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