I can never resist these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles, with their creamy cookie dough centers and glossy chocolate shells. One bite and they look like the kind of sweet little secret everyone will beg you to share.

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I’m obsessed with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles because they hit that sneaky spoonful-of-dough craving without any apology. I love the bite-sized drama: creamy cookie dough centers, mini semisweet chocolate chips everywhere, and a snappy chocolate shell that makes each one feel dangerous in the best way.

And yes, I always reach for the ones with flaky sea salt on top. That tiny salty crackle against the sweet middle gets me every time.

But the real reason I adore these? They disappear fast, and I still pretend I made them for sharing.

Not likely. Just rich, chocolatey, pure cookie-dough bliss.

Ingredients

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Softened butter makes the centers creamy, rich, and honestly kind of irresistible.
Brown sugar adds that cozy cookie dough taste, with a little caramel vibe.
Granulated sugar brings sweetness and a tiny bit of classic dough texture.
Vanilla is small but mighty, making everything taste more like real cookies.
Whole milk loosens the dough so it’s soft, not dry or crumbly.
Salt keeps the sweetness in check, because nobody wants flat-tasting truffles.
Heat-treated flour makes it safe to snack on, which is the whole point.
Mini chocolate chips spread through every bite, so you’re never missing chocolate.
Chocolate coating gives that crisp shell you’ll want to bite into immediately.
Plus, flaky sea salt makes them taste bakery-level without trying too hard.
Sprinkles add color, crunch, and a fun little party mood.
Basically, these are cookie dough bites dressed up for dessert trays.

Ingredient Quantities

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons whole milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, heat treated

1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate for coating, chopped or melting wafers

Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Optional: sprinkles for decoration

How to Make this

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1. Heat treat the flour by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria; let cool completely.

2. Cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.

4. Fold in the cooled, heat treated 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour until fully combined, then stir in 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips.

5. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of cookie dough and roll into balls; place on a parchment lined tray. Chill the dough balls for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

6. Melt 8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.

7. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled dough ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat, letting excess chocolate drip off, and return to the parchment lined tray.

8. Immediately sprinkle optional flaky sea salt or sprinkles onto the wet chocolate if desired.

9. Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate is set, about 15 to 30 minutes.

10. Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Equipment Needed

1. Baking sheet (for heat treating flour and chilling truffles)
2. Parchment paper (to line trays)
3. Mixing bowls (one large for creaming and folding)
4. Electric hand mixer or stand mixer (for creaming butter and sugars)
5. Measuring cups and spoons
6. Spatula or wooden spoon (for folding dough)
7. Tablespoon or cookie scoop (for portioning dough)
8. Heatproof bowl plus saucepan for a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
9. Fork or dipping tool (for coating truffles)
10. Airtight container or tray for refrigeration and storage

FAQ

Q: Is this cookie dough safe to eat raw? A: Yes, provided you heat treat the flour to 165 F and use pasteurized milk or keep the milk amount low as in the recipe.

Q: How do I heat treat the flour? A: Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 5 to 7 minutes until it reaches 165 F, or microwave in 30 second bursts stirring in between until 165 F.

Q: Can I use regular size chocolate chips? A: Yes, but mini chips distribute better and make rolling easier; chop regular chips if you prefer smaller pieces.

Q: How long will the truffles keep? A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

Q: What if my coating is thick and clumpy? A: Gently rewarm the chocolate in short bursts and stir until smooth; add a teaspoon of neutral oil if needed for a smoother consistency.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Unsalted butter (1/2 cup): use 1/2 cup vegan stick butter or 1/2 cup solid coconut oil, packed, 1:1
Light brown sugar (1/2 cup): substitute with 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon molasses, mix until combined
All purpose flour, heat treated (1 1/4 cups): swap for 1 1/4 cups a gluten free 1:1 baking blend that is heat treated or certified safe
Semisweet or milk chocolate for coating (8 ounces): use candy melting wafers or chopped couverture chocolate, same weight

Pro Tips

1. Chill properly before dipping: make sure the dough balls are very firm, not just cool. If they still give when pressed, the centers can push through the chocolate and create uneven coatings. A minimum 30 minutes is good, but overnight in the fridge gives the best shape and easier dipping.

2. Keep the dipping chocolate smooth and warm, not hot. If it gets too thick, stir in a teaspoon of neutral oil or a little melted cocoa butter to loosen it up. Work in small batches so the chocolate does not cool and thicken while you coat.

3. Use a fork or dipping tool and tap gently to remove excess chocolate, then slide the truffle off onto the parchment with a quick wrist motion. This helps create an even shell and avoids drips or misshapen bottoms.

4. Finish and store thoughtfully: sprinkle flaky sea salt or decorations right away so they stick, then let the chocolate fully set in the fridge. Bring truffles to about room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes before serving so the flavors and texture are at their best.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe

Recipe by Samantha Dalling

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Servings

servings

Calories

166

kcal

Equipment: 1. Baking sheet (for heat treating flour and chilling truffles)
2. Parchment paper (to line trays)
3. Mixing bowls (one large for creaming and folding)
4. Electric hand mixer or stand mixer (for creaming butter and sugars)
5. Measuring cups and spoons
6. Spatula or wooden spoon (for folding dough)
7. Tablespoon or cookie scoop (for portioning dough)
8. Heatproof bowl plus saucepan for a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
9. Fork or dipping tool (for coating truffles)
10. Airtight container or tray for refrigeration and storage

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, heat treated
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate for coating, chopped or melting wafers
Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Optional: sprinkles for decoration

Directions

Heat treat the flour by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria; let cool completely.
Cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
Fold in the cooled, heat treated 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour until fully combined, then stir in 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of cookie dough and roll into balls; place on a parchment lined tray. Chill the dough balls for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Melt 8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled dough ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat, letting excess chocolate drip off, and return to the parchment lined tray.
Immediately sprinkle optional flaky sea salt or sprinkles onto the wet chocolate if desired.
Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate is set, about 15 to 30 minutes.
Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.