Description
Sugar Cookie Truffles are delightful bite-sized treats combining finely crushed sugar cookies mixed with creamy full-fat cream cheese, coated in a smooth vanilla melting wafer shell, and decorated with festive sprinkles. These easy no-bake confections offer a perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and sweet textures, ideal for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 10–12 whole sugar cookies (store-bought, crisp)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to 68°F
Coating and Decoration
- Vanilla melting wafers (quantity as needed for dipping, about 12 oz)
- Holiday sprinkles (colors to match your occasion)
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to prepare for forming the truffles and drying them.
- Process Cookies: Place the sugar cookies into a food processor bowl and pulse in 10-second bursts until they become very fine crumbs with a sand-like texture.
- Mix Filling: Transfer the cookie crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix initially with a spoon, then use your clean hands to thoroughly combine the mixture until it holds together firmly when pressed.
- Form Balls: Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form smooth, perfect spheres. Place the formed balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Initial Chill: Place the baking sheet with the truffle balls into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until they are firm to the touch, which will help in coating them.
- Melt Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the vanilla melting wafers at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the coating is completely smooth and melted.
- Prep Dipping Tools: Modify a plastic fork by breaking off the middle tines for easier dipping, and have a toothpick ready to gently slide the truffles after dipping.
- Dip Truffles: Work with 4-5 chilled balls at a time, keeping the rest frozen. Drop one ball into the melted coating, fully submerge it using the fork, then lift and tap gently 3-4 times to remove excess coating. Scrape the bottom of the fork on the side of the bowl to remove drips, then slide the coated truffle onto the parchment using a toothpick. Immediately add sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Set Coating: Return dipped truffles to the refrigerator for about 5 minutes between batches to allow the coating to firm up properly.
- Drizzle Decoration: Transfer any remaining melted coating into a zip-top plastic bag. Snip a small corner off the bag and drizzle over the set truffles for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Use store-bought crisp sugar cookies for the best consistent texture; shortbread or gingersnaps can be good alternatives with equivalent crumb volume.
- For dairy-free variations, substitute the cream cheese with a dairy-free cream cheese alternative using the same quantity.
- Use only melting wafers (vanilla, dark, or milk chocolate) for coating to ensure smooth dipping and setting.
- Keep remaining truffle mixture cold by limiting exposure to room temperature and working quickly for best results.
- Store truffles in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Truffles, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, cream cheese truffles, easy sweets, melting wafer coating, festive sprinkles
