Sugar Cookie Balls Recipe
Introduction
Sugar Cookie Balls are a fun and festive treat perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized truffles combine sweet sugar cookies with creamy cream cheese and a smooth candy coating, making them irresistible and easy to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 12 sugar cookies
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 12 ounces red candy melts
- Sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the sugar cookies to a food processor and pulse until they are ground into small crumbs.
- Step 2: Add the cream cheese to the crumbs and pulse until well combined into a smooth mixture.
- Step 3: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Step 4: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll into 18 evenly sized balls.
- Step 5: Place the cookie sheet with the balls into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Step 6: Melt the red candy melts over a pot of boiling water, stirring until smooth.
- Step 7: Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip each one individually into the melted candy, then place them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 8: Immediately add sprinkles to each dipped truffle before the coating sets.
- Step 9: Repeat dipping and decorating until all truffles are coated.
- Step 10: Return the cookie sheet to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the coating to fully set.
- Step 11: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Step 12: Before serving, let the truffles sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for the best texture.
Tips & Variations
- Try using different colors of candy melts to fit any theme or holiday.
- Swap sprinkles for crushed nuts or coconut flakes for a different texture.
- If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Storage
Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When ready to enjoy, remove them from the fridge and allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these sugar cookie balls ahead of time?
Yes, they can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator up to one week in advance. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
What if I don’t have cream cheese at room temperature?
You can soften cream cheese quickly by microwaving it in short 10-second bursts, checking frequently to avoid melting. Room temperature cream cheese blends better with the cookie crumbs.
PrintSugar Cookie Balls Recipe
Delightful Sugar Cookie Balls combine crushed sugar cookies and cream cheese, dipped in vibrant red candy melts and decorated with festive sprinkles. These no-bake, bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want an easy, sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (freezing and chilling time)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookie balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookie Ball 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, creating the base for the cookie balls.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crumbs in the food processor and pulse again until thoroughly combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Shape Cookie Balls: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them between your hands to form 18 uniform balls.
- Freeze the Balls: Place the cookie balls on the lined cookie sheet and freeze them for 15 minutes to firm up and make dipping easier.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the red candy melts over a pot of boiling water using a double boiler technique, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Cookie Balls: Remove the cookie balls from the freezer and dip them one at a time into the melted candy coating, ensuring they are fully covered. Place each dipped truffle back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the coated cookie balls with sprinkles to decorate before the coating sets.
- Chill to Set: Return the decorated cookie balls to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the candy coating to harden completely.
- Storage: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serving: Remove the truffles from the refrigerator a few minutes before serving to allow them to soften slightly for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can swap the red candy melts for any color or flavor of chocolate melts to customize the cookie balls for different occasions.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use parchment paper on the cookie sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the cookies manually using a rolling pin inside a sealed plastic bag.
- Store cookie balls refrigerated and consume within a week for optimum freshness.
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