Sugar Cookie Truffles
Prep: 20 minutes plus freezing and chilling
Serves: 20
1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 (8-ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese
1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons holiday colored nonpareils such as green, red and/or white
- Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixer, beat sugar cookie dough and cheese on medium speed 1 minute or until a smooth dough forms. Using 2 small spoons, drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared pan; freeze 15 minutes.
- With hands, roll dough pieces into balls and place on the same pan; freeze 30 minutes.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips in the microwave oven on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds; stir in oil. With 2 forks, dip balls into melted chocolate mixture to completely cover, allowing excess to drip off; place on same pan and immediately sprinkle with nonpareils. Reheat melted chocolate mixture as necessary if it begins to harden. Refrigerate truffles for 10 minutes or until chocolate hardens. Makes about 20 truffles.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 truffle): 199 Calories, 11g Fat, 5g Saturated Fat, 10mg Cholesterol, 90mg Sodium, 24g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 17g Sugars, 9g Added Sugars, 2g Protein
Chef Tip(s):
You can use any colored nonpareils to customize these truffles for any holiday or season; try pink and red for Valentine's Day or red, white and blue for Independence Day.
