Sugar Cookie Balls Recipe
Delightfully sweet and festive Sugar Cookie Balls made by blending sugar cookies with cream cheese, then coated in vibrant red candy melts and topped with sprinkles. These no-bake truffles are perfect for holiday treats or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting candy melts)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture
- 12 sugar cookies
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces red candy melts
- Sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare cookie crumbs: Add the sugar cookies to a food processor and pulse until they are ground into fine crumbs.
- Combine with cream cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and pulse until the mixture is uniformly combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Line cookie sheet: Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet to prepare for shaping the truffles.
- Form truffles: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll into 18 evenly-sized balls, placing them on the parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Freeze truffles: Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the truffles for easier coating.
- Melt candy melts: In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of boiling water, melt the red candy melts until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip each one individually into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off before placing back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Add sprinkles: Immediately after dipping, decorate each coated truffle with sprinkles to add a festive touch.
- Repeat coating: Continue dipping and decorating all truffles until complete.
- Chill coated truffles: Return the cookie sheet to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the candy coating firmly.
- Store properly: Transfer the finished truffles into an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve: Before serving, let the truffles sit out for a few minutes to soften slightly for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking during freezing and coating.
- The candy melts can be replaced with any preferred color or flavor of candy coating to suit different occasions.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator to maintain firmness but allow them to warm slightly before serving for best taste.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can crush the cookies in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
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