Sugar Cookie Truffles

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Introducing Sugar Cookie Truffles, a delightful gluten-free treat perfect for keeping in your fridge or freezer. These bite-sized wonders capture the essence of sugar cookies, requiring just 15 minutes and a handful of pantry essentials to whip up.

Why You’ll Adore This Recipe:

  1. Sugar Cookie Truffles are ready in just 15 minutes, making them a quick fix for sweet cravings.
  2. With only 6 basic pantry staples, you can create these delectable truffles.
  3. This recipe is gluten-free as written but can easily be adapted to vegan preferences.
  4. The addition of almond extract gives these truffles that classic sugar cookie flavor.
  5. Dipped in white chocolate and adorned with festive sprinkles, they’re a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.
  6. Perfect for those days when you want a homemade treat without firing up the oven.

Tips And Tricks:

  1. Mix the wet ingredients thoroughly before adding the dry ones.
  2. Ensure the oat flour is well combined into the wet ingredients for a consistent dough.
  3. Sprinkle each truffle with toppings before the chocolate coating hardens.
  4. Freeze the truffles for about 15 minutes to firm up before transferring them to the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Can these be made vegan? Absolutely! Just use vegan white chocolate.
  2. Are these gluten-free? Yes, provided you use certified gluten-free oat flour.
  3. What is oat flour? Oat flour is simply oats ground into a fine powder resembling flour. You can make it at home by blending oats until smooth or purchase it ready-made.

Sugar Cookie Truffles

Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 9 TRUFFLES

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond or cashew butter or any nut/seed butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate use vegan if necessary
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Fold in oat flour until a dough forms, then use a cookie scoop to shape the dough into balls.
  • Melt white chocolate with 1 tsp coconut oil in the microwave or over a double boiler on the stovetop.
  • Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Quickly sprinkle each truffle with sprinkles before the chocolate sets, then freeze until firm.
  • After 15 minutes, remove from the freezer and enjoy!

Notes

  • Thoroughly mix wet ingredients before adding dry ones.
  • Ensure oat flour is well incorporated into the dough.
  • Add toppings before the chocolate coating hardens.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 90 days.

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