Struggling for gift ideas as the holiday season approaches? Festively gift-wrapped, homemade truffles make an amazing present for any friend, co-worker or family member with a sweet tooth. Made from eggless cookie dough, these treats are completely safe to eat raw. You can make them ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days — if you can resist for that long, that is.
Happy Holidays to you all and wishing you and yours the best for 2016!
**Just a note…I like to make these in a few different flavors for a large variety: chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter and snickerdoodle! If you want those recipes go to my Facebook page,like it and ask me to send them to you and I will! Happy Holidays! Chris~
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon nonalcoholic vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder, for rolling
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
Add the granulated sugar, butter and vanilla to the melted chocolate, and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
Add the flour mixture, and mix on low speed until well incorporated. (Turn off the mixer and use your hands to help combine if needed.)
Scoop tablespoons of the batter, roll them into smooth balls and put them on the prepared baking sheet.
Put the confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder on a plate.
Before serving, roll the truffles in confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder to coat.
The truffles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
