Milano Cookie Balls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
26 truffles
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Calories
150 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Milano Cookie Balls
Description
This recipe uses milk chocolate Milano cookies processed into small crumbs combined with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. The mixture is scooped and rolled into balls, then chilled to firm up before dipping in melted chocolate melting wafers. Once coated, the balls set on parchment and can be decorated with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
The result is a mildly sweet treat with a creamy, slightly tangy center and a shiny chocolate exterior. Using melting wafers facilitates easy dipping and smooth coating. The balance of sweetness can be adjusted by increasing the powdered sugar, and toppings personalize the look and flavor.
These truffles provide a different texture from traditional cookie or chocolate bites because of the creamy cream cheese base. They make an elegant dessert or party snack that holds shape well when refrigerated and are easy to portion with a cookie scoop.
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending. Chilling the balls before dipping helps the chocolate set evenly. If melting wafers aren’t available, chocolate chips with coconut oil can substitute. This recipe can be adapted seasonally by changing sprinkles or adding sea salt for contrast.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces milk chocolate milano cookies 2 packages
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse until pebble-sized crumbs form.
- Add in the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and process until fully combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls with your hands and place on a parchment-line baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt the melting wafers in a wide mouthed glass on 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted.
- Dip each ball in the chocolate and fully coat, use a fork to lift the ball out and scrape off any excess chocolate on the rim of the glass. Place the balls back on the parchment and allow to set.
- Top the balls with sprinkles before the chocolate hardens if using them.
Notes
- Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly with cookie crumbs.
- Chill the rolled cookie balls for 30 minutes before dipping to help coating adhere.
- If melting wafers are unavailable, use 2 cups of chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Sprinkles can be varied by season or omitted; sea salt works as a savory alternative topping.
- Use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals to avoid overheating chocolate during melting.
- Increasing powdered sugar to ½ cup total will yield a sweeter truffle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 26truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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