Rich and buttery shortbread cookies are crumbled, mixed with cream cheese, rolled into balls, and then dipped in white chocolate, and topped with sprinkles. They're a no-bake treat that everyone will love.
These no-bake shortbread cookie truffles can be made with homemade shortbread cookies or store-bought.
This is a completely judge-free zone so feel free to make them with whatever type of shortbread cookie you have on hand!
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- The simple ingredient list:
- Is there any special equipment needed to make this recipe?
- Homemade shortbread cookie recipes?
- Additional shortbread cookie recipes from around the web
- To bake or to buy, that is the question
- What type of store-bought shortbread cookies are best for this recipe?
- Why this recipe works
- Other holiday cookie truffle suggestions:
- Printable Recipe Card
The simple ingredient list:
- Shortbread Cookies
- Cream Cheese
- White Chocolate Chips
- Sprinkles
Is there any special equipment needed to make this recipe?
No, not really.
You'll notice in the video that I used a food processor to crush the cookies and to blend the crumbs and cream cheese.
However, if you don't have a food processor, a large zip-top bag and a rolling pin will work equally well to crush the cookies into crumbs and a hand mixer will work well to blend the cream cheese into the cookie crumbs.
**Special Note - Just make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature as this will make the blending easier.
Homemade shortbread cookie recipes?
Additional shortbread cookie recipes from around the web
- Butter Swirl Shortbread Cookies from Fifteen Spatulas
- Scottish Shortbread Cookies from The Seasoned Mom
- Shortbread Cookies from The Cozy Cook
To bake or to buy, that is the question
However, please know that store-bought shortbread cookies work just fine for making this recipe so if you're not a baker, or just don't have the time on hands to bake from scratch, please don't let that stop you from making these delicious no-bake shortbread truffles. Your family and friends will thank you!
What type of store-bought shortbread cookies are best for this recipe?
The ones without the cream filling.
Since you'll be adding cream cheese to the cookie crumbs any additional filling in the cookie will alter the consistency of the balls and they won't hold together as well.
Why this recipe works
You'll love the rich flavor and the simplicity of the ingredients. These foolproof shortbread cookie truffles will soon become a family favorite because they could not be easier to make and no special skills are required.
Other holiday cookie truffle suggestions:
- Add red sprinkles to the top along with and a tiny dot of red food color to the cookie and cream cheese mixture for Valentines' Day.
- Add a ¼ teaspoon of mint extract into the cookie and cream cheese mixture along with green sprinkles on top for St. Patrick's Day.
- Add red and blue sprinkles on top for Memorial Day and/or the 4th of July.
- Add a touch of orange food color to the cookie and cream cheese mixture, along with some orange and black sprinkles for Halloween.
- A touch of red or green food color to the cookie and cream cheese mixture along with some red and green sprinkles for Christmas.
- Add blue sprinkles on top for Hanukkah.
- Use your imagination. The possibilities are endless!!
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No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles
Ingredients
- 3 cups finely ground shortbread cookies (approximately 24 cookies)
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons jimmies or sprinkles
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese and cookie crumbs until a dough forms.
- Roll the cookie crumb mixture into balls the size of a walnut. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave on low power, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy. Do NOT try and heat the chocolate fast or it will seize up and get hard.
- Dip the cookie balls into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Place the cookie truffles on a plate and immediately sprinkle with jimmies while the chocolate is still wet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
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Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!
Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.
Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!!
Elaine Farmer says
These are so good! How should I store them?
wilhelmina says
These little treats check all of my daughter's favorite things! We are going to be making these on repeat!
Renée says
Your daughter will be one happy girl! Tell her I said hello 😉
Kelly says
These are such a fun and festive treat for birthday parties!
Renée says
These would be fantastic for birthday parties! Great idea!!
Liz Berg says
My kids would love these babies! I think they might be even better than Oreo truffles 🙂