Dessert

Birthday M&M Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe

ByHarry Bern January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Introduction

These Birthday M&M Cookie Dough Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a fun, colorful dessert. Soft, sweet cookie dough bites are coated in creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with festive decorations.

A white marbled textured surface holds a white plate filled with round dessert balls coated in smooth white icing, each topped with colorful tiny round sprinkles in red, yellow, blue, green, purple, and orange. There is a bite taken out of one ball showing a dense cream-colored interior with bits of colorful candy mixed inside. Around this bitten ball are small bright candy pieces of various colors, including yellow, dark brown, blue, red, and green, arranged loosely. The overall plate arrangement is neat and visually bright with the contrast of the white icing and colorful sprinkles. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk of choice
1 cup mini M&Ms
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil
Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Heat-treat the flour by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for 90 seconds, stirring or whisking every 30 seconds. Allow the flour to cool completely before using.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until well combined.
Step 3: Add the salt and cooled flour to the butter mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then gently fold in the mini M&Ms.
Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough and place them on the sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then roll each scoop into a smooth ball. Return the dough balls to the refrigerator while you prepare the coating.
Step 5: Melt the white chocolate chips together with the coconut or neutral oil in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
Step 6: Dip each chilled cookie dough ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 7: Sprinkle the tops of the coated truffles with colorful sprinkles. Chill in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes until the white chocolate coating is set.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dough before chilling.
Use dark or milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for a different twist.
Swap the mini M&Ms with other small candies or chocolate chips if preferred.
Make sure to fully heat-treat flour to ensure it is safe for raw consumption.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to one month and thaw in the fridge before serving. They are best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve

There are eleven round cake balls on a white plate, each covered with smooth white icing and topped with small, colorful round sprinkles. One cake ball is cut in half, showing a beige interior filled with small, colorful candy pieces inside. Around the cake balls, scattered small round candies add bright yellow, orange, red, green, blue, and brown colors. The plate sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Is it safe to eat the raw cookie dough in these truffles?

Yes, the recipe calls for heat-treating the flour to eliminate harmful bacteria, making the dough safe to eat without baking.

Can I use regular M&Ms instead of mini M&Ms?

You can, but mini M&Ms blend better with the cookie dough and make the truffles easier to bite into. Regular M&Ms might make the dough a bit lumpier.

Harry Bern