Best 6 Contest Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies Recipes

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Chocolate truffle cookies are a delectable treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the decadence of a truffle filling. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating contest-winning chocolate truffle cookies is an exciting challenge that can yield extraordinary results. This article aims to guide you through the art of crafting these exquisite cookies, providing expert tips, ingredient recommendations, and step-by-step instructions to ensure your creations stand out in any competition.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES



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A very dark, rich chocolate cookie for the true chocoholic. This recipe uses relatively little flour, resulting in dense, fudge-like cookies. These cookies keep well in the freezer (but you may have a hard time waiting for them to thaw before you eat them).

Provided by Kevin Barr

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and the butter stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture until well mixed. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill for at least an hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets so they are 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES



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These little gems are bursting with scads of chocolate:) and just a minimal amount of flour to hold everything in line! Crispy outside and soft inside, with a chocolate rush so intense your mouth may feel it for days!!! Hope you love these:) *Prep time includes chill time.*

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, vanilla, and butter together; stirring, until smooth.
  • Remove pan from heat; cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Beat in the vanilla and chocolate mixture.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; add to the chocolate mixture just until combined.
  • Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
  • Cover dough and chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Remove about 1 cup of the dough from the refrigerator; with lightly floured hands, roll into 1" balls.
  • Place 2" apart on ungreased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated 350*F.
  • oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly puffed and set.
  • Cool for 3-4 minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to a wire rack; cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

AWARD WINNING CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES



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Make and share this Award Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ShortyBond

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 48 Cookies, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave or double broiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup (6 oz.) chocolate chips, and butter; cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for two minutes. Beat in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Combine dry ingredients (except confectioners sugar); beat into chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in remaining chocolate chips.
  • Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Remove 1 cup of dough. With lightly floured hands, roll into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly puffed and set. Cool on baking sheet 3-4 minutes before moving to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar.
  • (If you want to save time and skip the chilling step, unchilled dough can be dropped directly into mini-muffin tins and baked for about the same length of time.
  • **Cook and chill time are combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 149.5, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 5.7

CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES



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Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, somewhat bittersweet and very chocolaty. I usually make them to share at get-togethers. Otherwise, I'd eat them all myself! I'm always asked for the recipe. -Delaine Fortenberry, McComb, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs 2 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to handle, at least 3 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly puffed and set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MELTY CHOCOLATE-TRUFFLE COOKIES



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Slightly undercook these mouthwatering morsels for a molten effect.

Provided by Joy Wilson

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/3 cup (about 3 oz) chopped dark chocolate
1 large egg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° with racks in center and upper third. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in chocolate.
  • Whisk together egg and vanilla. Add egg mixture to chocolate mixture; stir with a fork until mixture is slightly moistened. Form dough into a ball; wrap in plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls. Roll each in powdered sugar to coat; place on sheets 2" apart. Bake until just set but still slightly undercooked, about 10 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Serve warm.

COOKIES & CREAM TRUFFLES EASY DESSERT RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, white chocolate

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

36 chocolate sandwich cookies
8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 oz white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely crush the cookies, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for sprinkling on top of the truffles.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and cream cheese, stirring until evenly mixed. Chill the mixture for about an hour or until it can be rolled into a ball and hold its shape.
  • Divide and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Dip the truffles in the melted white chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs on top of the truffles before the chocolate hardens.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 40 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your cookies. Choose a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
  • Let the dough chill: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: This will help the cookies develop a crispy exterior and a gooey center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to set.

Conclusion:

These chocolate truffle cookies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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