Description
Indulgent snickerdoodle truffles blend classic cinnamon-sugar cookie flavors into delightful chocolate-coated bites. Sweet cream cheese and cookie crumbs create a perfect truffle center you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for mixture)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- ½ tsp salt
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (for rolling)
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whip cream cheese and butter into a velvety consistency, eliminating any lumps. Blend in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth and aromatic, incorporating crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers to create a cohesive dough.
- Shaping Process: Carefully form the mixture into compact one-inch spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up the truffles and prepare them for coating.
- Coating Technique: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Retrieve the chilled truffles and roll each one thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage. Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over the truffles for an elegant finishing touch.
- Storage and Serving: Present the truffles immediately for the best texture, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. These delectable treats will maintain their quality for up to one week, providing a delightful sweet indulgence whenever desired.
Notes
- Balance Cream Cheese Temperature: Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free base that blends seamlessly.
- Prevent Sticky Hands: Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray or dust them with powdered sugar when shaping truffles to prevent the mixture from sticking and make forming easier.
- Customize Coating Options: Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed graham crackers, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder for unique flavor variations and textural contrasts.
- Storage Strategy: Keep truffles chilled and separated by parchment paper to maintain their shape and prevent sticking, ensuring maximum freshness and presentation quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg