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Christmas Truffles

4.63 from 82 votes
By Katie
September 15, 2018
227 comments
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Christmas Truffles are not only adorable, but they are also so good! With sprinkles inside and out this treat can’t get any more festive!

Christmas Truffles

Christmas Truffle Recipe

These Christmas Truffles are the cutest and tastiest little no-bake treats! Not only are they an absolute cinch to make, but they can also be made in 20-30 minutes without having to turn on the oven! Oh, and did I mention they taste just like CAKE BATTER? Yeah, it’s seriously tasty stuff. Plus super festive. Love those red and green sprinkles!!

Main Ingredients Needed

By using just a few common ingredients you can have a tasty and festive treat in no time! Perfect for Chrismas platters or to keep to yourself. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • White Cake Mix – this is where the cake batter taste comes from.
  • All-Purpose Flour – helps fill and stabilize the truffle.
  • Granulated Sugar – added sweetness.
  • Butter – melted. This adds flavor and helps hold everything together.
  • Vanilla – for flavor.
  • Milk – for creaminess and helps hold everything together.
  • Christmas Sprinkles – these are typically green, white and red. But this recipe can really be made any time of the year, so use whatever sprinkles suit your fancy.
  • White Chocolate – I used white, but you could use any kind OR even candy melts or almond bark. I say use what you like and/or have.

Ingredients

Raw Flour Warning

Now I have had my fair share of raw dough, whether that be cookie dough, brownie batter, cake batter, etc. There are obvious concerns about consuming raw eggs but there is also a risk with raw flour. I didn’t bake my flour or cake mix (which contains raw flour in it) before making this treat.

BUT if you are worried about it simply toast your flour/cake mix in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes on a cookie sheet. This might give it a slightly nutty flavor but you won’t have to worry about unwanted bacteria.

Sprinkles

How to Make Christmas Truffles

  1. In a large bowl, whisk cake mix, flour, and sugar. Stir in melted butter, vanilla, milk, and sprinkles. The mixture should be moist and be able to hold its shape easily when formed.
  2. Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into even balls and refrigerate 20-30 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, melt chocolate in a double boiler or slowly in the microwave. Using a fork, drop one of the cake batter truffles into the chocolate and roll around to coat. Gently tap off the excess chocolate and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
  4. Top with more sprinkles, if desired.

Christmas TrufflesLeftovers

Because these truffles were chilled, the chocolate should harden up pretty quickly. Store these in the fridge (because there’s milk in them) until you’re ready to serve. Feel free to bring these to room temperature…or eat them right out of the fridge and let them melt away!

These will last 1 1/2 weeks stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
Christmas Truffles

Make-Ahead

It’s a Christmas Miracle! These Christmas Truffles can also be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to three months.

Simply follow the step-by-step directions and refrigerate to solidify the chocolate coating. Then transfer to an airtight container and freeze. When ready to eat, transfer them back to the fridge to thaw.Melted White Chocolate

Christmas Truffle Variations

This truffle recipe is very versatile, so here are some other festive ideas to try out.

Chocolate Mint Truffles. Simply swap out the white cake mix for chocolate and the vanilla for peppermint extract.

Candy Cane Truffles. Instead of sprinkles try crushing some candy canes!Christmas Truffles

More Holiday Truffle Recipes!

Printable recipe card is below, happy holidays!

Christmas Truffles

Christmas Truffles

Katie Cooksey
Christmas Truffles are not only adorable, but they are also so good! With sprinkles inside and out this treat can't get any more festive!
4.63 from 82 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 truffles
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles + more for decoration
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk cake mix, flour, and sugar. Stir in melted butter, vanilla, milk, and sprinkles. The mixture should be moist and be able to hold its shape easily when formed.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into even balls and refrigerate 20-30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt chocolate in a double boiler or slowly in the microwave. Using a fork, drop one of the cake batter truffles into the chocolate and roll around to coat. Tap off the excess gently and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
  • Top with more sprinkles, if desired.

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Notes

If you are worried about consuming raw flour simply toast your flour/cake mix in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes on a cookie sheet. This might give it a slightly nutty flavor but you won't have to worry about unwanted bacteria.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake batter, christmas cake pops, christmas truffles
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227 Responses
  1. Amt
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    Made these last night. But I didn’t refrigerate them. When I looked at them this morning they expanded and some of them cracked. Are they still edible?

  2. Dawn Wilson
    Reply

    I want to try these, There are so many comments, so I don’t know if this has been answered. When you say “cookie scoop,” what size do you mean? (1 Tb., 1.5 Tb., or 3 Tb.) I need to know the correct size to get 24 truffles. Thank you.

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  15. Marina A.
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    Hey! These look so good!

    Quick question…I wanted to make these for my son’s school bazaar. it’s supposed to be in the llow 40s so it will be indoors . Will these melt? I always package up the stuff I made so it wont be in open air….

    thank you in advance!

    1. Lauren
      Reply

      If you make them and refrigerate them so the chocolate sets, then it should stay set while inside. They might get a little softer, but shouldn’t melt.

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  48. Wendy
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    I decided to give these a try since my kids love funfetti cake. I just tried one…hoping others like them…I think they’re gritty. Next time, I’ll use my other recipe where you bake the cake and add frosting, then make the balls and dip. Disappointed.

  49. Rebekah Burcham
    Reply

    These look amazing! I don’t know if I could be trusted to not eat all the melted white chocolate, but I mean, I guess I’ll try if I need to!

  50. Amy Massengale
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    I always make the Oreo ball truffles similar to this. I’m going to try your version for Christmas this weekend! Thanks for the recipe!!

  52. Karissa Cobble
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    5 stars
    These are so fun and the littles can help make them, which I know will go over well in my house! Can’t wait to try these! We love cake batter ????
    Also, can’t wait to try the oxo Pop containers. They’re on my wish list!

  60. ibtisam
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    I’m following your blog as old as my first born. … almost 4 years. This was the first recipe that got me signed up and hooked to your blog. All your recipes are so practical and easy. Love it!

  62. Robyn Gorham
    Reply

    5 stars
    These truffles were awesome! I was going to make some for the neighbors, but the kids and hubby wouldn’t let me. I’m lucky I snagged 2 before they were all gone!

  64. Kristie
    Reply

    5 stars
    These are super yummy!! I saw this recipe last year and made them for my family. They are on my “to make” list for Christmas this year– but I am also going to share these with my work people!!!

  66. Lisa Stewart
    Reply

    5 stars
    Made yesterday. Friends went crazy! Didn’t last an hour. Being diabetic I wasn’t able to try them myself but will have to make a few times for friends as gifts! With recipe and site of course.

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    Oh I just love XO products and would love love LOVE to win this giveaway – I need new fresh exciting things in my kitchen so badly! : – )

    Thank you for the giveaway and thank you for the recipe – making them tomorrow for my choir Christmas party!! ♥♥♥

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  73. Pamela
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    All your recipes look delicious!! It’s late at night and I will be up early and going to the store so I can make at least one of the recipes of yours! I’m gaining weight just looking at the recipes. Thanks for sharing!

  76. Angela
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    I was super excited to try these! They looked so adorable and I was convinced these would win my work bake off contest and sadly I was very disappointed. Next time I try these I will definitely be altering the recipe. They were just too sweet!

    In retrospect half a cup of sugar in that mix is a lot. I made these at my parents house and my dad and I split one truffle and just half of one was way too sweet. Unfortunately even my sugar loving friends and their kids couldn’t even handle all the sweetness. I had to throw a good 3/4 of the batch out 🙁

    I would use maybe 1/8 of a cup of sugar in the mix and drizzle white chocolate or even red, greed and white candy melts over the truffles. I’ll give it a shot and leave a less sweet alternative in the comment when I find a good mix.

  77. Allie
    Reply

    These would be great to take to Christmas parties! Would you suggest storing these in the fridge? How long would you say these last?

  80. Erin
    Reply

    If you’re using almond bark, about how much would equal 1.5 cups? They come in those cubes so I’m not sure where to start measuring.

  81. ibtisam
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    hi lauren! im inlove with what you do, mom of almost 3 and such a great cook and baker…. my inspiration:-)
    is there any thing I can substitute for the white cake mix? like maybe make my own?

  84. JennyLynn
    Reply

    What to use or do when buttermilk is not available at your area, but is needed for a recipe? Is there any other substitute? Also, will pancake buttermilk flour work just as fine as a substitute? Please help! Thanks.

    1. Lauren
      Reply

      If you don’t have liquid buttermilk, use milk + a small splash of white distilled vinegar. You can buy straight up buttermilk powder and mix it with water as well. I’m not sure what you mean by pancake buttermilk flour….is that buttermilk pancake mix?

  86. Melissa
    Reply

    5 stars
    I made these today for the first time and they are amazing! So easy to make too! I used the Ghiradelli white chocolate baking melts to dip them in. Delish!

  90. amanda_eva
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    5 stars
    Ok. I am NOT an online commenter but I HAD to leave a review of these truffles. They are essentially cookie dough truffles and are amazing. This will definitely be a staple in my Christmas baking arsenal. Everyone loves them. I also ran out of white chocolate and used semi-sweet, but I think I liked the white chocolate better.

  92. Franzi
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    I’d love tk make these.But i am from Germany, so i never know what to buy when it says “yellow/white cake mix”.
    Maybe you can help me?

    Thanks in advance

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  96. Rhonda
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    Seriously this is the worst sight. You give no measurements whatsoever. Are we just supposed to use our imagination on the quantities?

    1. Lauren
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      So sorry you’re having trouble! You must have scrolled right past it to leave this unkind comment. The recipe is in a blue box after all the step by step photos and right before the comments.

    2. Cheryl
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      Many modern bloggers show some of the steps with pics, then there’s always a section with the whole recipe. I like this format, because I can get an idea of how involved the recipe will be before starting it. Thanks for a fun recipe!

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  101. Jean
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    Wow what give away you had! But thank you for the recipe. I think I may try this with my granddaughter for the upcoming holidays. Just change the colors and it works for any season.

  111. Brianna
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    Hi love the recipe and want to try it out for Christmas goodies. Any idea how long these will keep in fridge or can I freeze them? TIA Happy Holidays!

  113. Pamela Cifuentes
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    Hello Lauren! I found your website through pinterest. I want to try your recipe, but I’m not a big fan of mixes, how do you recommend to replace the cake mix of your recipe?
    Thank you! Pamela

    1. Lauren
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      Hi Pamela! I’ve never made this recipe with nothing but a cake mix, so I’m not sure what a good substitute would be. Maybe google homemade cake mixes?!

  115. Christine
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    Not sure if it was intentional but there’s a typo.. But perhaps While?

    White those are in the fridge, melt down some chocolate–

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  128. Amanda
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    I just made this recipe and they are not good. I would definently not put sugar in them if I ever made them again. The granulated sugar texture is like eating sand. Not a big fan.

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    I love oxo products. Even my favorite dog comb is oxo. I am going to have to try the cake batter truffles for something different than cake pops.

  132. Ang
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    5 stars
    Hi Lauren! I made these last night and they are fantastic 🙂 Perfect Christmas gift. How long would you say it is ok for these to stay out of the fridge?

    Thank you for all your recipes. Happy Holidays!

    Ang

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    These look tasty! I have only tried making PB or Oreo Truffles but maybe next time I will make these instead. They seem really easy.

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    I would LOVE to win this awesome prize! I signed to receive your emails, too. I am also anxious to try this truffle recipe; I love anything “cake batter”! Thank you 🙂

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