TRUFFLE-FILLED COOKIE TARTS

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I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large egg yolks
Chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape level tablespoons of dough into 2-1/2-in.-wide patties. Press onto bottoms and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups., Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Immediately press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, cream and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads at least 160°, 15-17 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer filling to a bowl; cool 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Spoon 1 tablespoon filling into each crust. Top with sprinkles. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Laura Herring
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These tarts are so elegant and delicious. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Susan Cordway
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I added a bit of chopped fresh parsley to the filling for a pop of color and flavor.


Malik Nasir
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I used a store-bought cookie dough to save time, and the tarts still turned out great.


Md Alamgir HOSSAIN
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These tarts were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it.


Jesica Chand
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I'm not usually a fan of truffles, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The filling is rich and flavorful.


Amy McKinnie
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These tarts are so delicious and elegant. I can't wait to make them again.


Kal El
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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Eyebaus
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These tarts are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Florence Wlanja
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I used a different type of cheese in the filling and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


Ar Rahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tarts turned out perfectly. They're so easy to make.


Sydney Dunivant
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These tarts are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Kaley Owens
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I made these tarts for my family and they loved them. My kids even asked for seconds.


Muhammad Khan and DJ
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I'm not a big fan of sweets, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The truffle filling is savory and flavorful.


Md Sanaul Islam
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These tarts are so elegant and delicious. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Takreem Ul haq
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I added a bit of chopped fresh parsley to the filling for a pop of color and flavor.


Lola Howr
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I used a store-bought cookie dough to save time, and the tarts still turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.


IRON GAMING
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These tarts were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Basit Bhat
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I'm not usually a fan of truffles, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The filling was rich and flavorful, and the cookie crust was the perfect complement.


Eufemia Leal
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I made these cookie tarts for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Muhammad Khuram
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These truffle-filled cookie tarts were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the sweet cookie crust and the savory truffle filling was divine.