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Sugar Cookie Balls Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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Cookie Ball Mixture

  • 12 sugar cookies
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Coating and Decoration

  • 12 ounces red candy melts
  • Sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Melt Candy Coating: Melt the red candy melts over a pot of boiling water using a double boiler technique, stirring until smooth.
  6. 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.
  7. Decorate: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the coated cookie balls with sprinkles to decorate before the coating sets.
  8. Chill to Set: Return the decorated cookie balls to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the candy coating to harden completely.
  9. Storage: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  10. 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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