No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles

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!

**Please Note – The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making No-Bake Shortbread Truffles is available near the end of this post. 

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.

What are some good 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

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.

Shortbread is my favorite type of cookie. I just love the simplicity of the ingredients, and yet the richness of flavor. These shortbread cookie truffles will soon become a family favorite. 

Other holiday suggestions for no-bake shortbread cookie truffles;

• 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

Prep Time

20 mins

 

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.

Course: Candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no-bake shortbread cookie truffles, shortbread truffles

Servings: 24

Calories: 112 kcal

Renee - Kudos Kitchen: Renée

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Blend the softened cream cheese and cookie crumbs until a dough forms.

2. Roll the cookie crumb mixture into balls the size of a walnut. Set aside.

3. 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.

4. Dip the cookie balls into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.

5. Place the cookie truffles on a plate and immediately sprinkle with jimmies while the chocolate is still wet.

6. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Truffles

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 112 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 40mg 2%

Potassium 50mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 3.5%

Iron 0.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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