Treat yourself to these decadent and festive vegan sugar cookie truffles. These truffles are easy to make, no-bake and are perfect for cookie exchanges, cookie trays and edible gifts.
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Get in the holiday spirit and whip up a batch of these no-bake vegan sugar cookie truffles (with the Christmas music blasting). They are so adorable, perfectly sweet and incredibly tasty.
I don’t know about you but I love sugar cookies. My grandma used to make them every year for Christmas and since then they’ve always been my favorite cookie.
These sugar cookie truffles are a fun twist on classic sugar cookies. We combine a few ingredients, roll into balls and dunk in white chocolate. Christmas themed sprinkles turn this delicious treat into the perfect festive Christmas cookie platter addition.
The secret ingredient to these vegan sugar cookie truffles is almond extract. Just a little bit goes a long way and adds another layer of flavor to these truffles.
Definitely throw these truffles into your Christmas cookie rotation this year and I promise you and your friends and family will not be disappointed. They are to die for, but also gluten free and vegan, so everyone can enjoy this treat!
Ingredients
Almond flour: almond flour keeps these truffles gluten free.
Coconut oil: coconut oil keeps these truffles vegan and moist. I promise they won’t taste like coconut.
Sugar: since these are sugar cookie truffles, I wanted to use regular white sugar. Plus it’s the holidays and time to indulge!
Vanilla: a nice dose of real vanilla extract add so much flavor to these sugar cookie truffles.
Almond extract: the secret to sugar cookie flavor. It can be found next to vanilla and other extracts in the baking aisle at the store.
Salt: just a pinch to bring out the sugar cookie flavors.
Almond milk: needed to add just a bit of moisture to the dough so it can easily be rolled into truffles.
White chocolate: look for vegan white chocolate, like this bar from Pascha or try a recipe for homemade vegan white chocolate.
Christmas Sprinkles: add Christmas themed sprinkles for a festive flair.
What You’ll Need
Instructions
To start, place the coconut oil for the truffles in a microwave safe mixing bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
Add the sugar and salt to the mixing bowl, mix into the coconut oil and place back in the microwave for one minute, stopping halfway through to mix (this will help dissolve some of the sugar but will still look sandy).
Add vanilla, almond extract, almond milk and almond flour. Mix dough well to incorporate the coconut oil and sugar mixture into the almond flour.
Take 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined plate or baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
When you are ready to finish your truffles, place white chocolate chips or chunks and two teaspoons of coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing between intervals, until chocolate is melted.
Coat sugar cookie truffles in white chocolate, allow excess chocolate to dip off and place truffle back on parchment lined plate or baking sheet. Immediately top truffles with holiday sprinkles.
Chill sugar cookie truffles in the fridge to harden chocolate. These vegan sugar cookie truffles are best enjoyed cold.
Tips
- Mix dough well: mix the dough for at least two minutes to ensure that the sugar and salt are well incorporated, otherwise the truffles can turn out a bit gritty. Because we are not baking this dough, you do not have to worry about overworking the dough, so mix mix mix!
- Melting white chocolate: white chocolate can sometimes be finicky, so make sure you are using white chocolate that is well within its expiration date and ensure your bowls and utensils are completely dry before using.
- Best way to dunk truffles: the best process I found was to place one truffle into the white chocolate at a time and use a spoon to drizzle white chocolate over top the truffle. Use a fork to lift the truffle out of the white chocolate and use a toothpick to remove excess chocolate around the truffle and underneath the fork. Once excess chocolate is removed, use the toothpick to slide the truffle off the fork and onto the parchment paper.
- Storage: store sugar cookie truffles in an air tight container or bag in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Substitutions and Variations
Coconut oil: If you are worried about a coconut flavor, you can use refined coconut oil or vegan butter (equal amount) instead.Ā
Sugar: while I recommend regular white sugar for flavor and color, you can use coconut sugar in place of regular sugar. If you use maple syrup, you will need to add extra flour to account for the extra liquid (I have not tested this recipe with maple syrup).Ā
Almond extract: there is no exact replacement for almond extract, so if you do not have it, you can omit it. You can add 1/4 teaspoon more vanilla extract instead.Ā
White chocolate: if you are not vegan or dairy free, you can use regular white chocolate.
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If you make these vegan sugar cookie truffles, be sure to leave a comment below and rate this recipe! If you snap a pic, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thechowdown! I love seeing your creations!
Vegan Sugar Cookie Truffles
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp almond milk
- 1 cup almond flour
White Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Place 1/4 cup coconut oil in a microwave safe mixing bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and salt to the mixing bowl, mix into the coconut oil and place back in the microwave for one minute, stopping halfway through to mix (this will help dissolve some of the sugar but it will still look sandy).
- Add vanilla, almond extract, almond milk and almond flour. Mix dough well to incorporate the coconut oil and sugar mixture into the almond flour.
- Take 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined plate or baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- When you are ready to finish your truffles, place white chocolate chips or chunks and two teaspoons of coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing between intervals, until chocolate is melted.
- Coat sugar cookie truffles in white chocolate, allow excess chocolate to dip off and place truffle back on parchment lined plate or baking sheet. Immediately top truffles with holiday sprinkles.
- Chill sugar cookie truffles in the fridge to harden chocolate. These vegan sugar cookie truffles are best enjoyed cold.
Notes
- Mix dough well: mix the dough for at least two minutes to ensure that the sugar and salt are well incorporated, otherwise the truffles can turn out a bit gritty. Because we are not baking this dough, you do not have to worry about overworking the dough, so mix mix mix!
- Melting white chocolate: white chocolate can sometimes be finicky, so make sure you are using white chocolate that is well within its expiration date and ensure your bowls and utensils are completely dry before using.
- Best way to dunk truffles: the best process I found was to place one truffle into the white chocolate at a time and use a spoon to drizzle white chocolate over top the truffle. Use a fork to lift the truffle out of the white chocolate and use a toothpick to remove excess chocolate around the truffle and underneath the fork. Once excess chocolate is removed, use the toothpick to slide the truffle off the fork and onto the parchment paper.
- Storage: store sugar cookie truffles in an air tight container or bag in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
These could so easily be made keto also. Switch out the sugar. Thanks. Great Christmas recipe.
Great idea! I am not super familiar with keto cooking/baking, so I didn’t include any keto subs in the post, but please let me know if you try any that work out well!
Tried making these but unfortunately, they were terrible. So gritty, oily, sugar bombs. I threw them away. Super bummed it didnāt work out!
I am a sucker for anything with sprinkles on top! Glad to find a almond flour recipe, I have been using it for some time and love the texture. These truffle balls look amazing and perfect for parties.
We made these for Christmas and they were wonderful to have for our vegan guests! Definitely going to make all year long.
Yummo! These are so good! Thanks for sharing.
So happy to hear you liked them!
I am a big fan of coconut oil and this sounds delicious! Nice to have something that is vegan and easy to make. I would enjoy making these with my kids.
The perfect treat to make with kids!
These sugar cookie truffles are such an indulgent treat. They’re perfect for the Christmas season, although I’ll be enjoying them all year round!
They definitely can be enjoyed all year long š