Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Is there anything better? Well, actual chocolate chip cookies would rank right up there I suppose. But really, how many times have we all eaten raw cookie dough before shoving those babies in the oven to bake? I know I have. Risking raw eggs with every bite. Well, worry no longer because Lindsay of Love and Olive Oil has just written her first book, The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook, filled with recipes using eggless raw cookie dough in cakes, pies, brownies, ice cream and more. So this weekend I tried the basic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles recipe from her book. All you need is flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, butter, milk, vanilla and chocolate chips.
No egg and all safe to eat by the spoonful. Or you can make truffles. I got more than 30 from the recipe but I can’t say exactly how many because, well I may have eaten some first. After you scoop them, roll them into round balls like the third one up from the bottom right. Dip the ball in candy coating… Churro Tots. Happy Wednesday, beautiful people.Factoid for you: Getting my car serviced stresses me.To deal, I totally made Churro Tots. Throw in stress eating and calls to dad, and it some how made everything okay. I encourage it! Last week I went to a cookbook release party at Border Grill and they had churros…in tot form! I was blown away by their cuteness–had to replicate it stat for you all.I basically made a tweaked and adjusted version of this pate a choux recipe. And then fried small balls of the dough. It was a breeze. Grab a baking sheet, line it with some paper towels. Recipe adapted from Dorie GreenspanPrint this recipe!
Peanut Butter Prezel Bites. Salty and sweet. Crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth. Peanut butter and chocolate. Dangerous and delicious (you know what I mean). One little bite, so much to experience. Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites recipe courtesy Foodaphilia.com Calorie estimate: 4,000 – 5,000 for complete recipe (depending upon dipping chocolate and pretzels used, etc.) Yield 60 – 80 pretzel bites Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tbsp softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar (maybe more) 3/4 cup brown sugar (maybe more) Pretzels 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a fork or whisk, or in a stand mixer. Use a teaspoon measure to scoop the filling. Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Cake Batter Truffles. Cake Batter Bombes ~ Cake, sprinkles and chocolate rolled into a creamy bite size bombe.
This is an easy four ingredient dessert that’s always a crowd a pleaser. Cake Batter Bombes You might be more familiar with these being called Cake Batter Truffles, but I generally, have a hard time accepting anything called a truffle if it lacks the traditional chocolate ganache body. I know weird, right-can’t help it. Whatever you want to call these Babies-make them! They are easy and tasty. I should mention I kinda went crazy with the photos.
Bad. A few notes: I made a fast setting chocolate glaze for dipping instead of straight melted chocolate because I’m lazy and straight chocolate requires more dipping work. Cake Batter Bombes Makes 34 three-quarter inch bombes Ingredients: Cake Batter: 1 can of sweetened condensed milk3 tablespoon butter¾ cup cake mix, dry2/3 cups chocolate, melted (for dipping) Chocolate Glaze: Instructions: 1. 2. 3. Chocolate Banana Bites. I have an issue. An issue which you already know about. I need something sweet every single day. Ok, maybe I don’t need it, but like the shoeboxes that have taken over my closet, I want it. And truth be told – I want something sweet every minute. I would be perfectly content eating dessert for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a nice serving of salt ‘n vinegar chips to give me that salty fix.
But my clothes won’t be content with me spilling out of them. And Mr. So in come my little banana bites. I first had a chocolate-covered banana at some kind of redneck fair years ago. I’m talkin’ like . . . more than 15 years ago. When a banana is coated in chocolate, there just isn’t enough chocolate for me. I also have super sensitive teeth. So, these mini frozen banana bites fit the bill perfectly. Check out how incredible the look!
In my opinion, they are also a guilt-free treat. Unfortunately, I never feel guilt when it comes to food. Taking down an entire tray of these does much less damage. Cake Batter Truffles. Spring is here, or at least it’s kind of here. I’m still waiting for Mother Nature to get the memo. Easter is also right around the corner and my kids are counting down the days for the Easter Bunny! I couldn’t wait to try this recipe I created, so Easter came a little early in the treat department at our house! What Easter Bunny wouldn’t love these cute little Cake Batter Truffles?! But before I get to more about the recipe, I have an announcement. Ok, back to the recipe….I’ve been running across a lot of different truffle recipes lately. The dough doesn’t take many ingredients and comes together quite easily.
In the meantime melt some of your favorite chocolate or candy melts. Once the chocolate/melts are smooth, get ready to dip. Let the chocolate run off the truffles for a few seconds then place the truffle back on the lined baking sheets. After you dip the truffles place them back in the fridge for a few minutes for the chocolate to set. Recipe type: Candy Cuisine: American Notes. Cookie Dough Truffles. Oh baby. Oh yes. You can have your dough and eat it too. No raw eggs here. WOOOOOO~HOOOOO! (spell-check hates it when I put my words in there) So, these are no-bake, addictive and may even help you win friends and influence people, rumor has it. It makes a lot, so be sure and share. I told you it makes a lot. You don’t have to dip them, either. But, I did dip some, too…. had to do something with all that chocolate. To make these you will need: Cookie dough truffles 1/2 cup softened salted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk 2 1/4 c flout * this is a word spell-check always gets me back with{grr} flour is a great substitute for flout-whatever flout is. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips So easy: combine (in a bowl,) the butter, sugar,vanilla,and sweetened condensed milk.
Now, you may be able to form this into balls at this point. Melt 12 oz chocolate chips with 1 tbs shortening or butter. So, drizzle or dip and store these babies in the fridge. Caramel Apple Bites. Caramel apples are an absolute classic snack of the autumn season! I love how you can decorate them with sprinkles, nuts, candies or just a drizzle of chocolate to go with whatever tastes you prefer. I thought it would be fun to try and make a mini version! I thought these would be a fun appetizer at a party or get together. Mini Caramel Apples makes 2 dozen. Needed: 1 package of caramel apple wrap , 2 Granny Smith (or other variety) apples, 1 cup melted dark chocolate, nuts or other garnishes you prefer (optional). You will also need a melon baller and toothpicks. Use a knife to prep your caramel sheets by cutting them into small squares. Have fun making these mini caramel apples!