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Homemade Christmas truffles decorated with festive sprinkles and toppings.

Christmas Truffles

Delicious and festive chocolate truffles that are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or cookie exchanges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 36 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed fine Crushed into fine crumbs.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened This binds the ingredients together.
For Dipping
  • 2 cups melting wafers or chopped chocolate For coating the truffles.
  • 1 tsp vanilla (optional) For added flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt (optional) To enhance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix the cookie crumbs with the softened cream cheese until it looks like thick dough.
  3. Scoop and roll the mixture into balls, then chill them until firm (about 30 minutes).
Dipping
  1. Melt the chocolate or melting wafers according to package directions.
  2. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and decorate with toppings while the coating is still wet.
  3. Chill again until the chocolate is set.

Notes

Truffles can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7 to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.