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    Published: Feb 12, 2019 · Modified: Mar 11, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles

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    No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles are made with rich and buttery shortbread cookies that are crumbled, mixed with cream cheese, rolled into balls, and then dipped in white chocolate. Delicious!!

    Closeup photo of no-bake shortbread cookie truffles with white chocolate and multi-colored sprinkles

    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!

    This recipe post and its contents may include affiliate links for your consideration. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, but your prices are never increased as a result. Thank you.

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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
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    Title Text image showing the inside of a shortbread truffle.

    The simple ingredient list:

    *Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.

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    • shortbread dookies
    • 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 - Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature as this will make the blending easier.

    Homemade shortbread cookie recipes: 

    Irish Shortbread Cookies (shown below) are super quick and easy to make with only four simple ingredients. They're buttery rich and don't require any fussy cutting...but you can. The choice is yours.

    Irish shortbread cookie pieces on a baking tray with a rolling pin and green napkins.

    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:

    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. 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. 

    Plate of shortbread cookie truffles with a silver rabbit in the middle.

    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!!
    A hand putting sprinkles on a No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffle.

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    A cute bunny tray filled with No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles with sprinkles.

    No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles

    Renee Goerger
    Rich and buttery shortbread cookies are crumbled, mixed with cream cheese, rolled into balls, and then dipped into melted white chocolate and topped with sprinkles.  They're a no-bake treat that everyone will love.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Candy, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 servings
    Calories 112 kcal

    Equipment

    • food processor
    • Mixing Bowls
    • chocolate fork optional
    • spatula
    • cookie scoop

    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
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    Instructions
     

    • Add the cookie to a food processor or blender and process into crumbs.
    • Add the softened cream cheese to cookie crumbs and mix 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 and harden making it unusable.
    • Dip the cookie balls into the melted chocolate using a fork or chocolate fork, allowing the excess to drip off.
    • Place the cookie truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with jimmies while the chocolate is still wet.
    • Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

    Notes

    Store cookie truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    Cookie truffles may be frozen. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.1mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    A silver tray filled with No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles with colorful sprinkles on top.

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    1. Elaine Farmer says

      December 21, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      These are so good! How should I store them?

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    2. wilhelmina says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      These little treats check all of my daughter's favorite things! We are going to be making these on repeat!

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      • Renée says

        February 12, 2019 at 10:16 am

        Your daughter will be one happy girl! Tell her I said hello 😉

        Reply
    3. Kelly says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      These are such a fun and festive treat for birthday parties!

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      • Renée says

        February 12, 2019 at 10:16 am

        These would be fantastic for birthday parties! Great idea!!

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    4. Liz Berg says

      March 29, 2015 at 1:59 am

      My kids would love these babies! I think they might be even better than Oreo truffles 🙂

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