Red Candy Melt Sugar Cookie Balls Recipe
Sugar Cookie Balls are a delightful no-bake treat made from crushed sugar cookies combined with cream cheese, dipped in vibrant red candy melts, and decorated with colorful sprinkles. These bite-sized truffles are perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet snack that melts in your mouth with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture
- 12 sugar cookies
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces red candy melts
- Sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Process Cookies: Add the sugar cookies to a food processor and pulse until they are ground into fine crumbs.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the cookie crumbs in the processor and pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Prepare for Shaping: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking when placing the shaped truffles.
- Form Truffles: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll gently into 18 even-sized balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Freeze Truffles: Place the cookie sheet with the balls into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm them up for easier dipping.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the red candy melts by placing them over a pot of boiling water, stirring frequently until fully smooth and melted.
- Dip Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer one at a time and dip each into the melted candy melt, coating fully. Place each coated truffle back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Sprinkles: While the candy coating is still wet, immediately add sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Repeat Dipping: Continue dipping and decorating all the remaining truffles until finished.
- Chill Coated Truffles: Return the dipped and decorated truffles to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the candy coating.
- Storage: Store the cooled truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness until ready to serve.
- Serving: When ready to serve, remove the truffles from the refrigerator and allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for the best texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during freezing and dipping steps.
- If red candy melts are unavailable, white melts with red food coloring can be used as a substitute.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
- For best results, allow truffles to soften slightly at room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Balls, cookie truffles, no-bake dessert, candy coated truffles, holiday treats, sweet snack
