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Grinch Sugar Cookie Truffles with Heart Sprinkles

Grinch sugar cookie truffles are made with crisp cookie crumbs and cream cheese, then dipped in green candy coating. Red heart sprinkles add a festive finish to these chilled, bite-size treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
chilling 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the truffles
  • 1 package (12 oz) crisp sugar cookies
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
For the coating
  • 1 package (16 oz) green candy melts
  • 2 tbsp red heart sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the truffles
  1. Pulse the sugar cookies in a food processor until they form fine, even crumbs.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and pulse until the mixture clumps together with no visible streaks of cream cheese.
  3. Line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll the mixture into 30 tablespoon-size balls and arrange them on the sheet.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm.
Melt and apply the coating
  1. Place the green candy melts in a 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, for 1 to 2 minutes total, until smooth.
  2. Dip each chilled truffle in the melted candy, let the excess drip back into the cup, and place it on the parchment.
  3. Add the heart sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
  4. Refrigerate the truffles for 15 to 20 minutes, until the coating is set.
  5. Store them covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

For an even coating, let excess candy melt drip back into the cup before setting each truffle on the parchment. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free candy melts.