Friday, March 16, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Cookie Dough Truffles

With St. Patrick's day being only 1 day away, I thought it was appropriate to post a delicious dessert recipe that celebrates the holiday. I absolutely love cookie dough and always have to remind myself to not eat it raw when I'm baking homemade cookies. These cookie dough truffles are scrumptious and they are so festive. These would be perfect for a gathering, so if you are having a party or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, definitely give these truffles a try.

St. Patrick's Day Cookie Dough Truffles
Makes 2 dozen truffles (approx)
Adapted by: http://www.you-made-that.com/st-paddys-day-cookie-dough-truffles/

Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) light butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar OR Splenda sugar substitute equivalent
3/4 cup light brown sugar OR Splenda brown sugar blend substitute equivalent
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1/3 cup skim milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon lite salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mini chocolate chip morsels
14 oz green candy melts

Directions:
-In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer and beat butter and sugars together until blended and fluffy.
-Add the vanilla extract and milk to the butter/sugar mixture.
-In a separate bowl, combine the flours, salt, and baking soda together.
-Slowly add the flour mixture into the liquid mixture until a dough forms.
-Stir in the chocolate chip morsels and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
-Take the dough out of the refrigerator and shape into small bite size balls. Freeze for 30 additional minutes.
-In a microwave safe bowl, pour the candy melts in the bowl and melt according to directions on the package.
-Take the balls of dough out of the freezer and dip each one into the melted candy melts until coated. You may add sprinkles on top, if you desire.
-Repeat process until all truffles have been dipped.
-Place truffles on wax paper and let sit for 30 minutes.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)

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