Description
Irresistible pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough truffles blend autumn’s warmth with chocolatey indulgence. Creamy pumpkin-infused bites dipped in smooth chocolate promise a delightful seasonal treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mixture:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cookie Dough Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Coating and Finishing:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Blend vanilla extract into the butter mixture, then gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
- Fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough base, then gently mix in the prepared pumpkin mixture until evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the combined mixture for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor melding.
- Roll the chilled dough into small, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Place cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to ensure structural integrity.
- Melt semisweet chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth.
- Carefully dip each frozen dough ball into melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage, and tap off excess coating.
- Return chocolate-coated truffles to the parchment-lined sheet and immediately sprinkle with chopped pecans or pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Refrigerate truffles for 10-15 minutes until chocolate shell hardens completely.
- Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the perfect truffle shape during preparation.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the cookie dough mixture.
- Experiment with alternative chocolate coatings like white chocolate or dark chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg