These chocolate chip cookie dough truffles offer exactly that—a no-bake, bite-sized sweet that’s as easy to prepare as it is enjoyable to eat. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply savoring at home, these treats capture the essence of traditional chocolate chip cookies in a soft, creamy center. Dip each chilled dough ball into melted chocolate, and watch as a glossy coating transforms them into elegant confections that everyone will be eager to try.
These truffles are more than just a dessert; they’re a quick culinary craft that brings together familiar ingredients in a delightful new form. Whether you share them with family and friends or keep them stashed away as a personal indulgence, their rich chocolate taste and cookie dough texture promise smiles all around. Make them ahead of time for parties or simply enjoy them whenever the craving for something sweet and special strikes.
Ingredients For chocolate chip cookie dough truffles
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 300 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (about 5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (about 1 g)
- 1 cup butter, room temperature (about 230 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (about 150 g)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (about 150 g)
- 1/3 cup milk (about 80 ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (about 5 ml)
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 170 g)
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate/peanut butter candy coating (about 340 g)
- 1 tablespoon Crisco shortening (about 12 g)
How To Make chocolate chip cookie dough truffles
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir gently and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix until just incorporated.
- Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch (about 2.5-centimeters) balls and place them on the baking sheet so they are just touching.
- Refrigerate the baking sheet of dough balls for at least 30 minutes, allowing the dough to firm up.
- Meanwhile, melt the full-size chocolate chips in a double boiler. Add the shortening to help thin the chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare another baking sheet lined with wax paper. Using a toothpick or a dipping tool, dip each chilled dough ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Gently place the coated truffles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the truffles until the chocolate sets. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
As you bite into these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, appreciate the harmony of familiar flavors—creamy dough, sweet chocolate chips, and a smooth, rich outer shell. They feel both comfortingly old-fashioned and elegantly modern, capturing the essence of homemade cookies in a refined, bite-sized form. Whether you’re creating a festive dessert spread, impressing guests with homemade treats, or simply indulging in a quiet moment for yourself, these truffles promise a taste of sweetness that never goes out of style. Enjoy each morsel, knowing that a delicious surprise awaits in every decadent bite.
