I read a lot of food blogs, and I mean a lot! Since I am a consultant for a few food magazines and PR firms, I get paid to keep my eye on talented bloggers to possibly feature, new ideas in recipes as well as food trends. Many times, I come across a blog which I subscribe to and look forward to every day. In December, I was so excited when Carrots and Chocolate featured several variations of truffle recipes for Christmas. The Cookie Dough Truffles caught my eye, and the next thing I knew I was in the kitchen tinkering with her recipe. Recently, I served my variation at a party, and my friend, Andy, said, “I didn’t think cookie dough could get any better!” I thought that was testimony enough. These are really fun to serve on Valentine’s Day, and I can’t wait to make them later this week in Nashville working with the talented crew from Newschannel 5 on “Talk of the Town”.
Cookie Dough Truffles
25 minutes
20 minutes
10 to 12 servings
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
21/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
3/4 to 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) package dark chocolate candy coating
1. Beat the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until fluffy. Add in the vanilla, mixing well.
2. Alternating, add the flour mixture followed by the condensed milk, beating well in between each addition. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop 1 tablespoon balls and place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
3. In the palms of your hands, roll them into balls. Place back in refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate according to package directions using a double boiler or microwave. Let cool. Using forks or a dipping tool, dip cookie balls in candy coating to cover. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and chill until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Alison- I can’t believe this…you and I are too much alike! I have a cookie dough truffles post written and ready to go live this week in honor of Valentine’s Day too! I made them back at Christmas, but thought they were more appropriate for this holiday. My recipe is just a bit different though… Oh well, great minds think alike! 😉
I am definitely making these this weekend!
What are your favorite food blogs? What about them makes you keep coming back? Just curious from the big leagues!
Love cookie dough!! I keep meaning to make cookie dough truffles but get caught up with other ideas. Thanks for putting the idea back in my head 🙂 Yours look so good.
these sound great, thanks Alison! where do you get the dark chocolate bark for melting? I have bought the regular chocolate frequently.
I found it at Walmart, but I think Publix may have it.
Marci, I will have to email you that directly. Great question though!
OMG heaven! Can’t wait to make these!
What a fantastic idea. Your job sounds so fun. Can’t wait until your cookbook is released
These look awesome, but quick question – What’s the purpose of the baking powder if they’re not ever heated up? Can it be omitted?
Caroline’s recipe in Carrots and Chocolate does not call for it for it so you can omit it if you like. When I had made something similar years ago, I added baking powder because I thought it made it fluffier, so I added it with this one.
These look yummy, Alison. Will definitely try these and share with friends.
These cookie truffles look delicious, thank for the recipe!
I could eat far too many of these:)
Eeee…so happy you made these! Yours look amazing! The perfect Valentine’s treat. This definitely made my week! 😀 Thank you Alison!
Wow, do those ever look decadent. I think these will be on my Valentine’s menu.
Chocolate covered cookie dough sounds heavenly! Good luck with your TV segment!
Oh no, I’m in serious trouble, I’m going to want to eat the whole batch of these myself! I have issues eating the cookie dough as it is when I’m making cookies, but turning them into truffles? 🙂
These truffles look amazing – whoever figured out that cookie dough is better than the cookies was a genius 😉
Found you through Southern Hospitality and so glad that I did! I just browsed a bunch of your recipes and they all sound so good (and fairly easy to do!) Thanks! Can’t wait to try the cookie dough truffles! Yum.
Just stopped by after visiting Southern Hospitality. These cookie dough truffles look amazing. Can’t wait to try these for Valentine’s Day. Thank you for the sweet inspiration!
Hey Alison..So glad to have found you today morning via twitter.These truffles look addictive.I always find dough better than the baked cookies.Sign me up!
I’m in! I need to make something with chocolate for a wine event I’m hosting. These will be such great fun; who doesn’t love cookie dough? Great idea, thanks.
Alison–I’d love to connect with you by email! I also think we overlap on people I know in B’ham.
Is fat-free necessary for the condensed milk? (I have lots, but not fat-free.)
Melissa, I think that would be fine. I try to cut anywhere I can. Thanks!
Alison,
Where did you find the coffee cups? Love them and I would like to buy some.
Thank you.
Thank you Suzanne. I am a huge fitness nut too so we have a lot in common
They look tremendous. I have just discovered cookie dough truffles and there is so many wonderful variations, they are a lot of fun!
These are fabulous! I love cookie dough in general, but never indulge because of the raw eggs. This solves that problem, and the chocolate coating makes it even better!
Hi, just wanted to say this is an awesome idea and recipe! I’ve had left over dough that I’ve been trying to use and tonight I’m making some of these truffles!
This is what good things are made of cookie dough and chocolate!
I am going to make these for Valentine’s Day. What a yummy looking treat! Thanks for sharing.