Description
The Frosted Sugar Cookie Dough Truffles are a brilliant fusion of two of the best dessert elements: the raw, unbaked essence of sugar cookie dough and the luxurious texture of a chocolate truffle. The core of this treat is the dough itself. Since it’s designed to be eaten raw, the primary difference from a baked cookie recipe is the crucial step of heat-treating the flour. This simple process eliminates potential bacteria, making the dough perfectly safe to consume while preserving that classic, irresistible dough texture.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough
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1½ cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Frosting Center
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½ cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Coating
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10 oz white chocolate or almond bark, melted
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Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
1. Heat-Treat the Flour
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Microwave flour in a bowl for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until it reaches 165°F. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt.
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Gradually add cooled flour and mix until dough forms.
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Fold in sprinkles.
3. Shape & Freeze
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Scoop dough into 1-tbsp portions and roll into balls.
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Use your thumb or a spoon to create a small indentation.
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Add about ½ tsp frosting into the center.
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Seal dough around frosting and roll smooth.
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Freeze for 30–45 minutes, until firm.
4. Dip & Decorate
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Dip frozen truffles into melted white chocolate.
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Place on parchment-lined tray.
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Immediately top with sprinkles.
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Let set at room temp or refrigerate.
Storage
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Refrigerate up to 1 week.
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Freeze up to 2 months (thaw 10 minutes before serving).
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: ~150 kcal
Keywords: No-Bake Cookie Dough Balls, Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Truffles, Frosted Dough Treats, Cookie Dough Bites