Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe

July 5, 2025 Todd Recipes, Dessert Recipes Comments Off on Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

If you’re obsessed with cookie dough, you’ll fall head over heels for these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles. Made with egg-free, edible cookie dough and dipped in silky melted chocolate, they’re the perfect bite-sized dessert for parties, gifting, or late-night cravings.

These no-bake treats come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. The center stays soft and chewy while the chocolate shell adds the perfect snap. Serve chilled or at room temperature and watch them disappear!

🍪 Ingredients

For the Edible Cookie Dough:

For the Coating:

🛒 Shop Essentials

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Heat Treat the Flour

Microwave flour in a bowl for 1 minute 15 seconds or bake at 350°F for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Make Cookie Dough

  1. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
  2. Mix in milk and vanilla.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until combined.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips.

Step 3: Form Truffles

  1. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm up before dipping.

Step 4: Coat in Chocolate

  1. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Use a fork to dip each ball into chocolate. Let excess drip off, then place back on parchment paper.
  3. Chill for 10–15 minutes until chocolate is set.

🎉 Perfect For

  • 🎁 Edible holiday gifts
  • 🎂 Birthday dessert tables
  • 🍫 Chocolate-lover’s potlucks
  • 💌 Romantic desserts

🍫 Flavor Variations

  • Peanut Butter Swirl: Add 2 tbsp peanut butter to the dough
  • Funfetti: Swap chips for white chocolate and add rainbow sprinkles
  • Double Chocolate: Use chocolate dough + mini white chips
  • Mint Chocolate: Use mint extract + green drizzle

📦 Storage Tips

  • Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days
  • Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container

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💬 Reader Reviews

“I made these for a baby shower and they were GONE before the cake was cut.” – Brittany M.

“These are dangerously good. I keep a batch in the freezer for sweet emergencies.” – Jordan F.

🍪 Take Your Truffles to the Next Level

Cookie dough truffles might seem simple, but when done right, they rival bakery confections. Here’s how to turn this no-bake favorite into a gourmet-level dessert that wows your guests.

🧊 Chill Strategically

The key to perfectly shaped truffles is temperature. After rolling, freeze the cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes. This ensures the chocolate coating goes on smoothly without the truffles falling apart. For best results, use a fork or dipping tool to lower the truffle into the chocolate, tap off the excess, and gently place on parchment.

💡 Pro tip: Use a toothpick or skewer to smooth over the fork marks for flawless presentation.

🎨 Presentation & Decorating Ideas

Want your truffles to look as good as they taste? Here are some finishing touches that make a big visual impact:

  • Drizzle it up: After the chocolate has set, drizzle melted white chocolate or colored candy melts in thin zigzags.

  • Toppings: Sprinkle crushed Oreos, mini chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, or sea salt before the chocolate sets.

  • Holiday-ready: Use red and green drizzle for Christmas, pastel melts for Easter, or heart-shaped sprinkles for Valentine’s Day.

Use mini cupcake liners for serving and place them in a decorated box for the ultimate edible gift!

🧁 Serving Tips for Parties & Events

Planning a dessert table or party? Truffles are perfect because they’re:

  • Easy to prep in advance

  • Mess-free for guests to grab

  • Ideal for mixing and matching flavors

To serve a crowd:

  • Make a variety tray – Add peanut butter truffles, Oreo truffles, or mint chip truffles alongside.

  • Offer them chilled – Serve them on a chilled marble board or keep refrigerated until right before the event.

  • Label flavors – Use mini tags or toothpick flags so guests can see what they’re trying.

🥄 Ingredient Swaps & Custom Mix-ins

Don’t have all the ingredients on hand? Here’s how to swap without losing flavor or texture:

  • Butter Substitute: Use vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.

  • Milk Options: Almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk all work perfectly.

  • Flour-Free Version: Use oat flour or almond flour (just skip heat treatment).

  • Mix-ins: Replace mini chocolate chips with:

    • Chopped toffee bits

    • M&M’s minis

    • Chopped nuts

    • White or butterscotch chips

    • Rainbow sprinkles

These swaps not only make the truffles accessible to more dietary needs but also introduce fun new textures and flavors.

🔁 Make-Ahead Friendly

One of the best parts about cookie dough truffles? They’re incredibly make-ahead friendly. Make the dough, roll the balls, and freeze them for up to 1 month. Dip in chocolate the day before your event or holiday.

They also hold up well in the fridge, making them a go-to recipe for last-minute dessert trays, sweet gifts, or cookie swaps.

Wrap a few truffles in cellophane with a ribbon and a tag—boom, instant treat bag!