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Dessert Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
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The holidays are such a perfect time to enjoy time with your family and friends. There is nothing better than a holiday party where you can share food and desserts with the people you love. There is something so magical about an evening party full of laughter and good times…and truffles!
These cookie dough truffles are the perfect addition to any party. They are easy to make and taste delicious! They are also a great homemade holiday gift to give to your family and friends!
Enjoy the recipe and please consider joining our National Holiday Bake Sale for Share Our Strength! Help feed hungry children by donating or hosting your own bake sale or cookie swap. For more details, please visit this site.
Dessert Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Makes 3 dozen truffles. Original recipe by La Casa de Sweets.
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 small package of Jello Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
- ½ cup egg beaters
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 bag chocolate candy melts
Instructions:
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and both sugars in the bowl of your mixer; mix until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract on medium speed,.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt on low speed. Be careful to mix only until combined (do not over mix).
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Use a measuring tablespoon shape the cookie dough into balls, and place them on the lined cookie sheets. Freeze the dough balls for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth.
- Remove the dough balls, a few at a time, and dip them in the melted chocolate. Return them to the lined cookie sheet. Store in the refrigerator until they are ready to be enjoyed.
What types of truffles do you love to make? Why do you enjoy making truffles?
Jackie Gonzalez-Feezer blogs at La Casa de Sweets. She hopes that this post has encouraged you to host your own holiday bake sale for charity! If you would like to learn more about baking for charity, please visit her website, La Casa de Sweets, and follow her on facebook and twitter! Blessings to you and your family this holiday season, and happy baking!
Oh my freaking WONDERFUL!
So I created my oldest daughter a ‘cake ball’ cake pop making kit… with tons of fun items in there…
And we are so ready to try it ALL!
I love love love the dipped cookie dough Idea!
I’m thinking… tomorrow.. first we need eggbeaters.. do you really feel safe eating the dough raw? Cuz I NEED this.
Imma test it without the eggs at all? I’ll let you know how it works out…
Thanks for the chocolate chip cookie dough truffle recipe. This definitely would make a nice homemade gift for family and friends.
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