Description
Delightfully festive Sugar Cookie Truffles featuring a smooth white cake mix dough blended with butter and vanilla, coated in melted white chocolate and sprinkled with colorful Christmas sprinkles. These easy-to-make no-bake treats are perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.
Ingredients
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Truffle Base
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2 cups white cake mix
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles
Coating
- 10 oz white chocolate wafers (or chopped white chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat Treat Cake Mix: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Evenly spread the white cake mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake it for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cake mix reaches a temperature of 160°F to ensure it’s heat treated. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely without burning.
- Prepare Cake Balls: Cover a large cookie sheet with waxed paper. Cut the softened butter into pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the cooled, heat-treated cake mix and cane sugar. Using a fork, blend the butter thoroughly into the cake mix until a smooth dough forms. Stir in the vanilla extract and then mix all ingredients together by hand. Fold in 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles.
- Shape Truffles: Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the batter using a cookie scoop. Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball. Arrange the truffle balls on the prepared wax paper-lined sheet.
- Chill Truffles: Place the baking sheet with the truffle balls in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue microwaving in 20 to 30 second increments, stirring well after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Truffles: Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place coated truffles back on the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with remaining Christmas sprinkles.
- Set Coating: Move the coated truffles to the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes or until the white chocolate hardens.
- Store: Store the finished Sugar Cookie Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the cake mix is properly heat treated to avoid any food safety issues.
- Use room temperature butter for easier blending with the cake mix.
- Keep truffles chilled before dipping to prevent melting the white chocolate too quickly.
- For even coating, gently tap off excess chocolate before returning truffles to the tray.
- Store truffles refrigerated and consume within 10 days for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Truffles, Christmas Treats, White Chocolate Truffles, Holiday Desserts, No-Bake Cookies
