20-Minute Sugar Cookie Dough Truffle Cups

Prep: 20 minmedium
Sugar Cookie Dough Truffle Cups with Chocolate Coating

Edible cookie dough meets chocolate truffle in these bite-sized treats that combine the nostalgic flavor of sugar cookies with rich melted chocolate. Made with heat-treated flour for safe raw consumption, these no-bake confections feature creamy cookie dough centers encased in smooth chocolate shells. Perfect for parties, gift-giving, or satisfying sweet cravings, they require just a few hours of chilling to set into irresistible handheld desserts.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, heat treated
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    heavy cream + powdered sugar1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup powdered sugar

    note:less sweet result

    Full guide →
  • 20 ounces Hershey Sugar Cookie Kisses
    white chocolate chips1:1

    note:different flavor profile

  • sprinkles, for garnish(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy for about 3 minutes

  2. 2

    Beat in vanilla extract

  3. 3

    Add heat treated flour alternating with condensed milk on low speed, beating well after each addition

  4. 4

    Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and press down to flatten slightly

  5. 5

    Line mini muffin tin with mini cupcake liners

  6. 6

    Melt sugar cookie kisses in double boiler setup, stirring until smooth

  7. 7

    Spoon melted chocolate into each liner to cover bottom

  8. 8

    Place cookie dough ball in center of each liner

  9. 9

    Pour remaining melted chocolate over dough balls to completely cover

  10. 10

    Top with sprinkles if desired

  11. 11

    Refrigerate for 4 hours until set

Tips

Tip 1

Use heat-treated flour to make the raw cookie dough safe to eat - bake flour at 350°F for 5 minutes then cool completely

Tip 2

Work quickly when coating with melted chocolate to prevent the candy from hardening before you finish

Tip 3

Store in refrigerator to maintain shape and texture of the truffle cups

Good to Know

Storage

Keep refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week

Make Ahead

Can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in refrigerator

Serve With

Serve chilled directly from refrigerator for best texture

Common Mistakes

Watch

Use heat-treated flour to avoid foodborne illness from raw flour

Watch

Don't overmix the dough after adding flour to keep texture tender

Substitutions

heat treated flour
regular all-purpose flour1:1note:must heat treat yourselfadds gluten

conf:5

sugar cookie kisses
white chocolate chips1:1

note:different flavor profile

Full guide →
sweetened condensed milk
heavy cream + powdered sugar1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup powdered sugar

note:less sweet result

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use regular flour instead of heat treated?

No, raw flour can contain harmful bacteria. Heat treat flour by baking at 350°F for 5 minutes and cooling completely before use.

How long do these keep in the refrigerator?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best quality and food safety.

Can I freeze these truffle cups?

Yes, freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before serving for best texture.