Julie Clark
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Easy Brownie Truffles
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Brownie Truffles are a quick and easy dessert that are perfect for any holiday, party or family gathering. There are endless variations to this recipe!
Oreo balls and cake balls are popular during the holiday season and for family gatherings and celebrations during the year. But why not use that same idea for something new….
Brownie Truffles! You’ll love how easy this dessert is. But be warned…they are totally poppable but also perfect for sharing.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- soft, sweet and white chocolate covered
- easy ingredients, especially if you have leftover brownies!
- classic brownie flavor
- easy homemade candy you can dress up for holidays
Ingredients Needed
After the brownies are baked there are only 3 ingredients needed for the base of this recipe:
- Baked brownies: This is a great way to use up any leftover brownies!
- Cream cheese: Only 4 ounces and it will mix easier if it is softened.
- White chocolate: For dipping.
What is the best white chocolate for melting?
There are many options out there for melting chocolate to dip truffles in, but we have a few requirements. It needs to melt quickly, smoothly and taste delicious. The product that matches all 3 of these is Ghirardelli melting wafers. You can buy these in the grocery store right by the chocolate chips. Look towards the top of the shelf and you’ll see 8 ounce bags of white, dark or milk chocolate wafers.
They melt so quickly in the microwave. The chocolate ends up smooth and not super thick which makes it easy to dip. I cannot say the same for other times I’ve tried to melt white chocolate chips or almond bark.
You can see what these wafers look like on Amazon but they are much cheaper in the store.
How to Make Easy Brownie Truffles
- Mix. Take the brownies and cut all around the edges (removing any hard edges) and keeping only the soft brownies. Place the brownies into a food processor. Pulse to crumble the brownies. Add the cream cheese to the food processor and pulse until the brownies and cream cheese are fully incorporated.
- Scoop. Using a tablespoon or a 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop the brownie mixture onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Place into the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Roll. Remove the cookie sheet and start rolling the brownie dough into 1 inch balls. (Doing this step without chilling the brownie mixture first won’t be easy. Make sure to chill the dough!) Place the round brownie dough balls back into the freezer for another 10 minutes.
- Melt. Start melting the white chocolate wafers in a microwave safe bowl. I start with 30 seconds and stir. Then I do 15 second increments as needed until the chocolate is melted, stirring between each interval.
- Dip. Dip the brownie truffles into the white chocolate, tapping to let any excess drip off. Place back on the cookie sheet. If adding sprinkles, do so now before the chocolate hardens. Continue to dip and sprinkle until all of the truffles are complete.
Recipe Variations:
- add chocolate chips, andes mints or mini M&Ms
- mix in chopped up candy bars
- dip in dark chocolate
- add colorful sprinkles
- drizzle chocolate over the top
- sprinkle with nuts or other candies
How to Store Brownie Truffles
The insides of the truffles will be very soft. We recommend refrigerating or freezing the truffles when you are not serving them. This will keep them fresh. Store them in an airtight container.
3 Ingredient Brownie Truffles
Brownie Truffles are a quick and easy dessert that are perfect for any holiday, party, or family gathering. There are endless variations to this recipe!
Servings 30
Prep Time 30 minutes
Freeze Time 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 9×13 pan of baked brownies (We used Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies family size)
For the truffles:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 16 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Follow the directions on the boxed brownie mix and bake as instructed. Once the brownies are fully baked, allow them to cool completely. Note: We used Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies in family size.
- Take the brownies and cut all around the edges (removing any hard edges) and keeping only the soft brownies.
- Place the brownies into a food processor. Pulse to crumble the brownies.
- Add the cream cheese to the food processor and pulse until the brownies and cream cheese are fully incorporated.
- Using a tablespoon or a 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop the brownie mixture onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Place into the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the cookie sheet and start rolling the brownie dough into 1 inch balls. (Doing this step without chilling the brownie mixture first won’t be easy. Make sure to chill the dough!)
- Place the round brownie dough balls back into the freezer for another 10 minutes.
- Start melting the white chocolate wafers in a microwave safe bowl. I start with 30 seconds and stir. Then I do 15 second increments as needed until the chocolate is melted, stirring between each interval.
- Dip the brownie truffles into the white chocolate, tapping to let any excess drip off. Place back on the cookie sheet. If adding sprinkles, do so now before the chocolate hardens. Continue to dip and sprinkle until all of the truffles are complete.
- Store truffles in the freezer until they are ready to serve. Allow them to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften before serving.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 30 truffles, with 1 serving being 1 truffle. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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