Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles
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These Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles are a treat for both the eyes and your taste buds. Imagine biting into a heavenly combination of rich red velvet and creamy cookie dough, all coated in a smooth chocolate shell. Yep, that’s what you’ll get with these truffles!
Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles
These truffles sweet and indulgent. The red velvet flavor shines through, complemented by the subtle hint of cookie dough. The creamy texture melts in your mouth, while the chocolate coating adds a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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- unsalted
butter , softened - granulated sugar
- light brown sugar, packed
- milk, I used 2%
- pure vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- salt
- water-based red food coloring
- white chocolate chips* optional
- 24 ounces white chocolate or milk or dark chocolate bark to melt for coating truffles
- chocolate chips sprinkles, etc., optional toppings
- solid vegetable shortening
DOES FLOUR NEED TO BE HEATED?
Yes! Flour is a raw ingredient. You’ll need to heat it to 165°F before you eat it. You can heat treat the flour either in the oven or in the microwave.
To heat treat flour in the oven, heat your oven to 350°F. Next, spread the flour you need for your recipe on the cookie sheet. Bake for 2-minute intervals until the flour temperature reaches 165°F. Mix with a spoon between each interval.
Cooking Tips
- Ensure your
butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. - Use good quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the cookie dough truffle mixture before shaping to make it easier to work with.
- When melting chocolate for coating, add a bit of vegetable shortening to achieve a smooth and glossy finish.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I use dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for coating?
A: Yes, feel free to use your preferred chocolate for coating based on your taste preference.
How long do these truffles last?
Q: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week for optimal freshness.
Can I freeze these truffles?
A:Yes, you can freeze them for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles Conclusion
In conclusion, these Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles are a delightful treat that will impress any crowd. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special indulgence for yourself. Enjoy the decadence of red velvet and cookie dough in every bite!
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Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons whole milk I used 2%
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons water-based red food coloring
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips* optional
- 24 ounces white chocolate or milk or dark chocolate bark to melt for coating truffle
- semi-sweet chocolate chips sprinkles, etc. as optional toppings
- Crisco shortening
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper.
- Heat treat flour. Details above.
- Cream together butter and both sugars using an electric hand mixer in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add vanilla and milk and mix until well incorporated. Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix until combined. Add 1 teaspoon red food coloring. Mix until the color is incorporated throughout. Add another 1/2 teaspoon if needed for the desired color. Mix well. Stir in white chocolate chips* until combined. These white chocolate chips are optional, just leave them out if you prefer.½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons water-based red food coloring, ¾ cup white chocolate chips* , 24 ounces white chocolate
- Using a small ice cream or cookie scoop, scoop the dough into even portions. Use your hands if necessary to form into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place balls on the baking sheet you prepped earlier. Freeze for at least 15 minutes or overnight. If you freeze them overnight, sit out of the freezer for at least 15 minutes before dipping. This will prevent them from cracking.
- Lay a large piece of parchment paper out on the counter or table. Place cocoa candy coating into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on 50 percent power in 30-second increments until melted stirring well after every 30 seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening and stir. Place one red velvet cookie dough ball on the end of a fork and use a spoon to pour the melted chocolate over it. Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place on the parchment paper to dry. Add sprinkles or decorations immediately before the chocolate begins to dry and harden. Repeat until all the balls are coated. If chocolate begins to harden, microwave and stir until smooth and continue dipping.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
I love these, Paula! Red velvet is a favorite of mine, and there’s no better time for it than Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Thank you Marcie! I really enjoyed these!
Love these cookie dough truffles Paula! Red Velvet is just perfect for Valentine’s Day – so pretty!
Thanks Kelly, I hate I forgot to cute one open for photographs. 🙁
Truffles make me feel fancy:) I love to make truffles and I know that these will amaze my family. Thanks for sharing!
I have a friend that would enjoy these. She loves red velvet.
Oh, I’m raising my hand way high over here! I’m all about these, Paula! Absolutely gorgeous.
Girl these are amazing! I can’t make them too often or I’ll need new clothes!
These look and sound delicious! I’m totally with you on the “dough is better than baked cookies” idea 😉 Heehee. I wish we could have seen the pretty red insides of these truffles though!
I tried to do cake balls and messed them up so I gave up lol but I love the red velvet ones omg so different and I bet it tastes so good. Stopping over from SITS
Yeah, you can’t get cake balls to moist. These are totally different, though, they clump together easily like cookie dough. I could eat the whole bowl of dough.
I know, Kita, I didn’t realize until I was editing pictures that I didn’t have a photograph of the inside. 🙁 Then, unfortunately, they had already been consumed by my family. I plan to add one the next time I make them.
I have a friend who is a cake ball making machine! I must send her this recipe. 🙂
Truffles and Cake Balls are always a huge hit in my household!! Shaunna
These look delicious Paula! Just in time for Valentine’s Day! 🙂