Snickerdoodle Truffles with Chocolate Recipe
Delightfully sweet and cinnamon-spiced Snickerdoodle Truffles made with vanilla cake mix, buttery dough, and coated in rich melted chocolate for a perfect bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Truffle Dough
- 1 cup vanilla cake mix
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Additional ground cinnamon and powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix together the vanilla cake mix, softened butter, eggs, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up, making it easier to shape into truffles.
- Form truffle balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls using your hands. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each dough ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off, then return the coated truffle to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Finishing touch: While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle each truffle with additional ground cinnamon and powdered sugar for extra flavor and a classic snickerdoodle finish.
- Set the truffles: Let the coated truffles set at room temperature until firm or refrigerate them to speed up the process. Once set, they are ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling to prevent sticking and maintain shape.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to avoid the truffles sticking to the baking sheet.
- To melt chocolate evenly without burning, stir frequently during microwaving.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
