Today, I am so excited to share with you a delightful treat that’s going to make your taste buds dance with joy – Cookie Butter Truffles! If you love cookie butter, you don’t want to miss these! These easy cookie butter truffles can be adapted for any occasion and are sure to be gobbled up quickly. If you can make peanut butter balls, you can make these! This is a very quick, minimal effort and no-bake dessert that you can make for any kind of gathering.Jump to Recipe
What are Truffles?
Before we dive into the exquisite realm of cookie butter truffles, let’s take a quick moment to talk about what truffles are. No, we’re not talking about the fungi found nestled beneath oak trees! We’re talking about their sweet namesake – the luscious, bite-sized dessert wonders that are beloved by all bougie people with a sweet tooth.
Truffles are essentially small, round, and delicious candies made from a combination of chocolate, cream, and butter. They often serve as a canvas for creativity, allowing bakers and dessert lovers to experiment with different flavors, coatings, and fillings. From classic dark chocolate truffles to more adventurous variations like fruity or nutty ones, the possibilities are endless.
How Are Cookie Butter Truffles Unique?
If you’re wondering what makes these truffles stand out from the crowd, let me tell you, it’s all about that magical ingredient: cookie butter.
Cookie butter, for those of you who don’t know, is like a dreamy spreadable version of speculoos cookies. It’s made from crushed cookies that are transformed into a smooth, velvety paste that resembles peanut butter. The result is a blend of flavors and textures that hits all the right notes – a harmonious marriage of sweetness, warmth, and a hint of that nostalgic cookie crunch.
So, imagine taking a bite into a truffle that’s not just luxuriously chocolatey, but also has that delightful cookie essence woven into its core. It’s a match made in dessert heaven! The cookie butter adds depth and complexity to the truffle, elevating it to a whole new level of indulgence.
How to Make Cookie Butter Truffles
Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for – let’s roll up our sleeves and make some of these scrumptious cookie butter truffles ourselves. Trust me, this process is mind-blowingly easy!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cookie butter (I prefer the Trader Joe’s brand, but Biscoff is good too. You can usually find Biscoff in the same aisle as peanut butter in most grocery stores,)
- 2 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Melting chocolate (Choose any color you like. I like the Sweet Tooth Fairy brand from Michael’s or Ghirardelli)
- Cocoa powder, crushed cookies, or sprinkles for coating (Optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the filling: First, beat the cookie butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth. Then, add in powdered sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes. These should remind you of peanut butter balls, truly. If they resemble peanut butter balls, you’re on the right track!
2. Shape and Chill: Shape your cookie butter mixture into balls (You can choose how big. I went for about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a plate or a lined baking sheet and let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes.
3. Coat in Melted Chocolate: First, melt your candy melts according to the package directions. While those are melting, prepare a cookie sheet or plate and line with parchment paper. Then, dip your cookie butter balls in the melted chocolate and remove with a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Let rest on the prepared plate or cookie sheet.
4. Decorate: This is where you can be creative! If decorating with something like sprinkles or nuts, make sure to sprinkle those on while your chocolate is still wet! I went with a simple white chocolate drizzle on top of mine.
5. Indulge: Your cookie butter truffles are now ready to be devoured! Wasn’t that easy? Make sure to store them in the fridge if you don’t eat them all at once.
There you have it – a delectable recipe for cookie butter truffles that’s bound to impress anyone lucky enough to taste them. These truffles are so easy to make, yet they look so fancy!
So, whether you’re a seasoned truffle maker or a complete beginner, give these easy cookie butter truffles a try. Your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll find yourself transported to a world of sweetness and joy with every delightful bite.
Easy Cookie Butter Truffles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cookie butter I used Trader Joe's chunky kind, but smooth would work too
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate candy melts
- Sprinkles, cookie crumbs, nuts to decorate Optional
Instructions
- Beat together cookie butter and cream cheese until smooth
- Add in powdered sugar and beat for another 2-3 minutes until smooth
- Form truffle filling into balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Chill truffle filling balls in the fridge for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes
- Melt candy melts according to the package instructions
- Dip each truffle filling ball in chocolate until completely coated. Place back on cookie sheet to set.
- Decorate as you please and enjoy!
