Christmas Truffles

The Christmas Truffles no bake treat is loaded with flavor and the perfect holiday dessert. They are one of our favorite holiday treats to make and perfect dessert to get the kids involved.

This recipe starts with a cake mix and cream cheese to create the perfect bite size truffles. They are then rolled into red, green and white sanding sugar to create the ultimate holiday dessert.

If you are looking for a fun and festive holiday dessert, make this easy Christmas Truffles. You may also love Christmas Cake Pops.

What Are Truffles?

Truffles can be made in many different way. You can make with chocolate ganache with a tempered chocolate coating. The filling consists of bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream.

They are usually decorated with drizzled chocolate or topped with sprinkles.

Try these delicious truffles the next time you want to make truffles.

• Sugar Cookie Truffles
• Candy Cane Truffles
• Boozy Christmas Chocolate Truffles
• Oreo Truffles

Ingredients

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Variation Ideas

• Cake Mix – We used a white cake mix to make this recipe. Feel free to use whatever your cake mix you prefer.
• Sprinkles – We used sanding sugar on these truffles, but you can use other types of sprinkles. Red, green sprinkles or white sprinkles are always a fun and festive look.
• Dip into Milk Chocolate – For an even more delicious treat, melt chocolate in microwave to dip the truffles in. We recommend using a microwave-safe bowl. You can melt white chocolate chips, dark chocolate, and semi sweet chocolate.
• Crush Peppermint – For a minty flavor, roll the truffles into crushed peppermint.
• Nuts – If you like nuts on your truffles, crush up pecans, walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.
• Cocoa Powder – For a delicious texture, roll the truffles in cocoa powder. This really enhances the chocolate flavor.

How to Make Christmas Truffles

Step 1 – Beat Cream Cheese – Beat the cream cheese with a stand up or hand held mixer until soft and creamy.  Beat in a large bowl.

Step 2 – Mix in Cake Mix – Slowly mix in the cake mix until fully combined.  The mixture will be thick. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.  

Step 3 – Separate Sanding Sugar – Place each color of the sanding sugar in a separate shallow bowl. Scoop out the cake mix dough with a cookie scoop or a tablespoon.  Then roll in the sprinkles to completely cover the ball with the sprinkles. 

Step 4 – Scoop Cookie Dough – Then place on the baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is formed into truffles. Refrigerate until ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Cream Cheese – Make sure before mixing ingredients that the cream cheese has softened to room temperature. This allows for the mixture to smooth and creamy.
• Mixing Cake Mix – Slowly add in the cake mix to the cream cheese. The mixture will be thick. We recommend mixing with a stand mixer to easily combine the ingredients.
• Cookie Scoop – To easily scoop the cookie dough, use a cookie scoop. This helps to make the truffles even and perfectly round.
• Prepare Baking Sheet – Feel free to line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. This helps for an easily clean up.
• Holiday Gifts – These truffles are perfect to wrap as holiday gifts. They even look great on a dessert tray to serve for Christmas dinner.
• Melting Chocolate – You can melt the chocolate in a double boiler or melt in a microwave. If melting chocolate watch and stir it to ensure it does not burn.
• Rolling into Sugar – You can roll the truffles in the sanding sugar with a fork or a toothpick. This helps to ensure that all edges are covered.
• Christmas Cake Pops –  Turn these cake balls into cake pops by inserting a popsicle stick before coating.
• Candy Melts –  Dip the cake balls in melted candy coating using Christmas colors. I like to use Christmas tree colors.

Can you Freeze Christmas Truffles?

We love to make holiday candy and this is always on the list. You can easily double the batch and freeze the Christmas Truffles.

We like to flash freeze the truffles by placing on a baking sheet separately. Then placing in the freezer to freeze for about an hour.

Once they are slightly frozen, place in them in a zip lock bag. This way you can take out the amount you need to serve.

How to Store Leftover Truffles

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. We like to cover in a plastic wrap before storing.

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