Creamy Chocolate Cookie Truffles

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Cookie dough truffles are a delightful no-bake dessert combining a creamy center with smooth chocolate coating. Made with heat-treated flour, butter, sugars, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, these bite-sized confections are perfect for any occasion. Prepare the raw dough, shape into balls, chill, then coat with melted chocolate for an indulgent treat. A final drizzle of milk chocolate enhances their look and flavor. Easy to make and loved by all, they serve as a quick snack or gift-worthy indulgence.

Ranah
Updated on Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:30:17 GMT
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This decadent cookie dough truffle recipe transforms everyone's favorite guilty pleasure—raw cookie dough—into a safe, bite-sized treat. The perfect balance of creamy cookie dough centers enrobed in rich chocolate creates an irresistible dessert that disappears quickly at gatherings.

I first made these for my sister's birthday when she confessed her childhood habit of sneaking raw cookie dough. These truffles became an instant family tradition, appearing at every celebration since.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: Heat-treating eliminates bacteria concerns and creates safe raw dough
  • Unsalted butter: Room temperature butter creates the perfect creamy base
  • Light brown sugar: Adds that classic cookie dough molasses flavor and proper texture
  • Granulated sugar: Balances the brown sugar for authentic cookie dough taste
  • Vanilla extract: Use pure extract for the best flavor profile
  • Heavy cream: Creates a smoother texture than milk would provide
  • Salt: Enhances all flavors and balances sweetness
  • Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips: Regular chips are too large for truffles
  • Dark chocolate melting wafers: Melts smoothly without tempering for perfect coating
  • Milk chocolate melting wafers: Creates decorative drizzle with sweeter flavor contrast

Step-by-Step Instructions

Treat the flour:
Spread flour evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 5-7 minutes. This crucial step eliminates any harmful bacteria present in raw flour. Allow to cool completely before proceeding to ensure your dough temperature stays manageable.
Create the cookie dough base:
Cream butter, both sugars, and vanilla until exceptionally light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes. This incorporates air and creates the perfect texture. Add heavy cream on low speed until fully incorporated, creating a silky consistency.
Add dry ingredients:
Gradually incorporate the cooled treated flour and salt on low speed. Add slowly in batches to prevent flour clouds and ensure even mixing. The dough should pull together but remain soft.
Fold in chocolate chips:
Use a wooden spoon to gently fold mini chocolate chips throughout the dough. Mix until evenly distributed but avoid overmixing which can warm the dough. The mini size is essential for proper truffle texture.
Shape and chill:
Form 1-tablespoon portions into balls by rolling gently between palms. Arrange on parchment and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until firm but not hard. Properly chilled dough maintains shape during dipping.
Dip in chocolate:
Melt dark chocolate wafers at 50% power in microwave, stirring frequently. Submerge each chilled dough ball completely, lift with fork, tap gently to remove excess, and place on parchment. Work in small batches to keep dough chilled.
Drizzle decoration:
Melt milk chocolate wafers and transfer to piping bag. Drizzle decoratively over set truffles for visual appeal and flavor contrast. Refrigerate briefly until chocolate sets completely.
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My favorite part of making these truffles is creating the decorative drizzle patterns. My daughter now joins me in the kitchen, and we compete to see who can create the most beautiful designs—though hers somehow always win with judges.

Storage Success

These truffles maintain their best texture and flavor when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container with parchment between layers to prevent sticking. They will keep beautifully for up to 5 days. For serving, allow them to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for the ideal creamy center experience.

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Flavor Variations

The basic cookie dough truffle recipe provides an excellent canvas for creativity. Try folding in crushed Oreos instead of chocolate chips for cookies and cream truffles. Peanut butter lovers can add 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter to the dough. During holiday seasons, add festive sprinkles to the dough or atop the wet chocolate drizzle for seasonal appeal.

Troubleshooting Tips

If your chocolate coating develops white streaks after setting, it has likely bloomed due to temperature fluctuations. While perfectly safe to eat, prevent this by ensuring truffles are well-chilled before dipping and avoiding temperature extremes during storage. If your dough seems too sticky during rolling, refrigerate it longer rather than adding more flour, which can make the truffles dry.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do you heat treat the flour?

Heat the flour on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 300°F for 5-7 minutes, ensuring it doesn't burn. Cool completely before use.

→ Can I use regular chocolate chips?

Mini chocolate chips work best as they distribute evenly in the dough. Larger chips may disrupt the texture.

→ What’s the best way to melt the chocolate wafers?

Melt the wafers in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

→ How do I prevent the dough from sticking while rolling?

Slightly dampen your hands with water to prevent the dough from sticking during the rolling process.

→ How can I make these truffles gift-friendly?

Place the finished truffles in decorative boxes or wrap them in cellophane with ribbons for gifting.

Cookie Dough Truffles

No-bake cookie dough treat with chocolate coating. Ideal for parties or sweet snacks.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Ranah


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 30 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
03 ¾ cup light brown sugar
04 ½ cup granulated sugar
05 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
06 2 tablespoons heavy cream
07 ¼ teaspoon salt
08 1 ½ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Chocolate Coating

09 15 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers (e.g., Ghirardelli brand)
10 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers (e.g., Ghirardelli brand)

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Evenly spread the all-purpose flour across one baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Once baked, allow the flour to cool completely.

Step 02

In a stand mixer or large bowl with a handheld mixer, cream together butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Step 03

Reduce mixer speed to low and add heavy cream, mixing for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fully incorporated. Gradually add the cooled treated flour, ½ cup at a time, along with the salt, mixing until just combined.

Step 04

Fold mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough using a wooden spoon until evenly distributed. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 05

Using a 1-inch (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, form the dough into balls by rolling it in your palms. Place the balls onto the second parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 06

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate wafers for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir, then continue heating in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.

Step 07

Roll each cookie dough ball in the melted dark chocolate, removing excess chocolate by tapping the fork on the bowl's side. Place coated balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet.

Step 08

Melt milk chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute at 50% power, stirring and heating in 30-second intervals until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag, cut the tip, and drizzle over coated truffles.

Step 09

Refrigerate truffles for 5 to 10 minutes to allow coatings to firm up before serving.

Notes

  1. Mini chocolate chips work better than standard-size chips for this recipe due to their smaller size.
  2. Dampen hands slightly before rolling dough to prevent sticking.
  3. Use a toothpick to help transfer coated truffles off the fork cleanly.

Tools You'll Need

  • Stand mixer or handheld mixer
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Two baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size)
  • Piping bag for drizzling

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter, heavy cream).
  • Contains gluten (all-purpose flour).
  • Contains chocolate (milk and dark chocolate wafers, chocolate chips).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 278
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
  • Protein: 3 g