No more guilt about eating cookie dough straight from the bowl! These Eggless Cookie Dough Truffles with chocolate chips are completely safe to eat & make decadent food gifts.
Looking for some extra special food gifts this Christmas? Hands down, no other recipe gets more oohs and aah than these Eggless Cookie Dough Truffles.
It’s just like sneaking your spoon into the cookie dough bowl - only better because these truffles are filled with chocolate chips AND covered in chocolate!
Baked flour
The FDA advises against eating raw flour because of bacteria concerns. But there is a solution to getting that raw cookie dough flavor without using raw flour. The secret? BAKE THE FLOUR before adding it to the recipe.
Simple bake the amount of flour you need for your recipe at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely before adding to the other cookie dough truffle ingredients.
The idea to bake your flour is similar to pasteurized eggs. A short spin in the oven and exposure to high heat kills any bacteria that might be lurking in your flour thus making eating spoonfuls of this cookie dough from the bowl completely safe.
Ingredients
You’ll find all the usual ingredients for cookie dough in this edible recipe - except eggs!
You'll also need bittersweet chocolate and coconut oil for dipping the truffles. Try to find dark chocolate that is at least 70% cacao. The bittersweet coating balances the sweet cookie dough.
The coconut oil makes the chocolate a lot easier to work with when you are dipping as it helps keep it smoother for a longer period of time - perfect for when you aren't an expert candy dipper like me!
Instructions
The beauty of this recipe is you can use it however you like. Want to eat straight from the bowl? Do it! Add chunks to an ice cream sundae? You can! Or roll them into truffle form like I do for food gifts.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes and cool completely.
2. Beat butter and sugars together well mixed.
3 Beat in milk and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
4. Roll dough into balls and place on a parchment or wax paper lined sheet pan. Freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. When ready to dip truffles, melt half of bittersweet chocolate with half of coconut oil.
6. Working with only a few truffles at a time, dip the dough balls into the melted chocolate and place on another parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate and dough balls, melting the other half of the chocolate and coconut oil when needed. Garnish with sprinkles, if desired.
Dipping tips
- Use a cookie scoop to keep all your truffles the same size.
- Melt your chocolate in batches to keep it from hardening before you get all the dough balls coated. The little bit of coconut oil mixed in with the chocolate helps keep it smooth longer, too.
- I find the dough balls retain their shape best when frozen or very well chilled, so I only dip a few at a time and keep the rest in the fridge or freezer. You can use two forks for this, but I like using these candy dipping tools. They make handling the truffles and shaking off the excess chocolate much easier.
- Place the dipped truffles on parchment or wax paper immediately after dipping so they can be easily removed after the chocolate coating has set.
- Decorate them with sprinkles or mini-chips while the chocolate coating is still wet or drizzle melted white chocolate on top after they have set.
FAQS
Unfortunately, no. This dough doesn’t have any eggs or leavening agents in it, so they won’t bake up like regular cookies. Stick to your favorite chocolate cookie recipe if you’re in the mood for baked cookies.
Can you make these in advance?
Yes, these truffles keep for up to a week in the fridge.
If you are short on time and can't make the truffles in one sitting, roll the dough into balls and freeze on cookie sheets. Once they are frozen solid, throw them into a ziploc bag and keep them in the freezer for a few weeks. Simply defrost them in the refrigerator prior to dipping.
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Recipe
Eggless Cookie Dough Truffles
Our eggless Cookie Dough Truffles taste just like bites of chocolate chip cookie dough straight from the bowl. A perfect make-ahead dessert for the holidays or a decadent homemade food gift!
Ingredients
Cookie dough:
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Chocolate coating:
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped into small pieces (or 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
To make the cookie dough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Evenly spread flour on a sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in milk and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix on low until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap and chill dough in refrigerator for about 30 minutes until firm enough to roll into 24 (1-inch) balls.
- Place rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes so they can firm up.
To dip the truffles:
- Place half of bittersweet chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and melt for 60 seconds at 50% power. Stir. Repeat for 30 seconds intervals or until chocolate is completely melted. Allow to cool slightly if very hot.
- Remove a handful of balls from the freezer at a time and dip in chocolate. Tap off any excess coating and place back on wax paper to set. (Add mini chips while the coating is still wet if desired.) Repeat with remaining chocolate and dough balls, melting the other half of the chocolate and coconut oil when needed.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Barely adapted from The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Love sneaking bites of cookie dough from the bowl? You'll adore this recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles that have been dipped in chocolate. The secret to edible cookie dough? Bake the flour!! Make these ahead of time for a decadent bite-sized dessert or as a swoon-worth homemade food gift for the holidays!
These were just what I was looking for to round out my Christmas cookie baking extravaganza! Can't wait to make them. Thanks!
Can't wait to make these
They are sooooo good, Isabella. I hope you enjoy them!
Where did you find the recipe? I clicked on " recipe here" and it only took me to the photo...
Hi Danielle, Sorry you had problems finding the recipe. If you click on the post https://www.garnishwithlemon.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/ it will be at the bottom of the page. Hope this helps!
Hi.. I'm confused. You don't have to bake the cookie balls? Won't they taste raw without baking?
Hi, no you don't have to bake the truffles. There is no egg in the mix, so they are safe to consume in their raw form. Some people think "raw" cookie dough is even better than baked cookies!
Actually it's not the raw eggs you have to worry about. Raw flour is not safe to consume. There have been quite a few flour recalls.
question when you make the chocolate to dip the balls in are you using the same bitter sweet chocolate in the chips?
Hi Jessica, I usually use semi-sweet mini chips for the truffles and bittersweet chocolate (in bar form) for the chocolate coating.
Thanks for sharing! Any tips on the dipping?
Hi Christine, I suggest dipping only a few at a time and holding the rest in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to dip. They will retain their shape better if you keep them cold. Enjoy!
Ive made edible cookie dough before and found that the sugar often leaves a gritty texture. How does this recipe measure up in that department?
Hi Jennifer, I haven't found they are gritty at all, but if you're concerned about it, swap in superfine sugar for the granulated sugar. Hope that helps!
can we at least try to stir fry the flour before using it in the recipe?
I've never done that, Alice, but one of the commenters above you suggested baking the flour in the oven if that concerns you. See her comment for details.
It's very important that you beat the sugar until it heats enough to dissolve. Otherwise it will be gritty. Just like when you make buttercream, you want the sugar to heat up and dissolve through whisking it.
I think I need to get a job in your husbands team if these are the treats that get handed out! I much prefer "raw" cookie dough!
Browsing this blog is making it difficult to keep eating healthy!
Do they keep longer then a week n why do they have to be refrigerated
Hi Paula, I've never had them last at our house longer than a few days, so I'll leave others to chime in if they have had success with longer storage. Also, they keep their shape better if refrigerated. Enjoy!
Where is the recipe?
Keep scrolling on your device, Lauryn. It's near the bottom of the page.
Baking the 2 cups of flour in the oven at 350 for 5 min will take care of the raw flour problem.
ww.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/safe-to-eat-cookie-dough
I have always been a huge fan of raw cookie dough. In my family the dough hardly was ever made into cookies. I made these truffles and they are so delicious! I make them at least once a month just so I have a little something in the fridge whenever I want it. I prefer homemade treats rather than store bought and these are so easy I have to make them all the time! Thanks for posting this! Definitely my favorite ever!
Wow, what an endorsement! We're thrilled they have become a "regular" treat in your home, Liz. Thanks for stopping back to let us know how much you enjoy them. (We're big fans, too!)
I made these and froze them to dip later but am wondering - can I dip them frozen? I forgot to put them in the fridge to defrost during work but would like to bring them into work tomorrow... thanks!
Hi Mira, I've never dipped them frozen so I can't say for sure how it will work but my gut says it should be OK. Would love to hear back about how it turns out for you. Good luck!
They turned out great!!
So glad you loved them, Mira! Thanks for stopping back to let us know!
Holy cow!! Made these with my daughter over Winter Break and they are AMAZING!!! So so good. All thought of a diet are out the window but these are so worth it! Thank you!!
So glad you enjoyed them, Amy! They are a favorite of ours, too!
Just wondering how you dip a few at a time - do you have to keep melting the chocolate?
Hi Sabby, great question! Yes, I only dip a few at a time. I find that the batch of chocolate will harden before I get all the balls dipped if I melt the whole thing at once. Enjoy!
Can you make with canola oil or olive oil instead of coconut oil?
I've always made them with coconut oil, so I can't say for sure. If you give it a go, please stop back and share your experience with us!
If I only have dark chocolate chips, is there any way I can lighten the bitterness a little while I’m making the chocolate dip...?
Hi Mary, I wouldn't worry about them tasting bitter with dark chocolate. These truffles are quite rich, so I think using dark chocolate chips is a fantastic way to create the perfect balance of sweetness. Enjoy!
Hi! I'm reading from Argentina. We have many sizes of butter sticks here. How many grams of butter do you need here? Than you!!
Hi Romina, you’re going to need 113 grams of butter. Enjoy!