Description

Delight in these Birthday M&M Cookie Dough Truffles, a fun and easy no-bake treat combining safe-to-eat cookie dough loaded with colorful mini M&Ms and a luscious white chocolate coating topped with festive sprinkles. Perfect for birthday parties or whenever a sweet indulgence is needed without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk of choice

Add-ins

1 cup mini M&Ms

Coating

2 cups white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil
Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Heat-treat the flour: Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave for 90 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to whisk. This process helps make the flour safe to eat by eliminating potential bacteria. Allow the flour to cool completely before using.
Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Then add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the salt and the cooled, heat-treated flour to the butter mixture. Stir everything until a cookie dough forms, then gently fold in the mini M&Ms for a colorful touch.
Chill and shape dough balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the sheet and chill for 10 minutes. After chilling, roll the dough into smooth balls and return to the refrigerator to chill again while you prepare the coating.
Melt the white chocolate coating: Combine the white chocolate chips and coconut or neutral oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Dip dough balls in chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled dough ball in the melted white chocolate to cover completely. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment paper.
Add sprinkles and set: Immediately top each chocolate-coated truffle with sprinkles for a festive look. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes until the coating sets firmly.

Notes

Heat-treating the flour is essential for food safety to eliminate any harmful bacteria.
Use gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe gluten-free.
Milk can be dairy or any plant-based milk depending on dietary preference.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
For a different coating, try melting milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate chips.
Ensure dough balls are well chilled before dipping to prevent melting during coating.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cookie dough truffles, birthday treats, no bake dessert, M&M cookie dough, white chocolate truffles, gluten free dessert