Easy Circus Animal Cookie Truffles Recipe
Introduction
These Easy Circus Animal Cookie Truffles are a fun and delicious treat that combine the nostalgic flavor of iced circus animal cookies with creamy white chocolate. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, they’re simple to make and irresistibly cute.
Ingredients
- 1 9-ounce bag of Iced Circus Animal Cookies
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 18 ounces white chocolate almond bark
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, crush all but about 3 of the iced circus animal cookies into fine crumbs. Set aside the few whole cookies for garnish.
- Step 2: Add the cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and mix until combined into a soft, sticky dough.
- Step 3: Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop to form dough balls or truffles. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy handling.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 5: Melt 16 ounces of the white chocolate almond bark in a melting pot or microwave, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth. Keep the truffles refrigerated until the chocolate is ready.
- Step 6: Dip each chilled truffle completely in the melted white chocolate, then place back on the parchment paper to harden.
- Step 7: Melt the remaining 2 ounces of almond bark and add 6-8 drops of pink food coloring, stirring to combine.
- Step 8: Drizzle the pink chocolate over the coated truffles and garnish with crushed circus animal cookies.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough mixture before shaping the truffles.
- Use different food coloring to create multicolored drizzle for a festive look.
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
Storage
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To enjoy, let them come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving. They can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of cookie for this recipe?
Yes, any similar iced or sugar cookie will work, but the classic circus animal cookies provide a unique flavor and texture that makes these truffles special.
What can I substitute for almond bark?
You can use white chocolate chips or candy melts as a substitute. Be sure to melt them gently and add a small amount of vegetable oil if the coating seems too thick for dipping.
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Easy Circus Animal Cookie Truffles Recipe
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 19 servings 1x
Description
These Easy Circus Animal Cookie Truffles combine crunchy iced circus animal cookies with creamy cream cheese and a smooth white chocolate coating. Perfectly bite-sized and decorated with pink drizzle and cookie crumbs, they make a fun, colorful treat ideal for parties or dessert tables.
Ingredients
Truffle Base
- 1 (9 ounce) bag Iced Circus Animal Cookies
- 6 ounces cream cheese
Coating and Decoration
- 18 ounces white chocolate almond bark
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: In a food processor, crush all but a few of the iced circus animal cookies until they form fine crumbs. Set aside about 3 whole cookies for garnishing later.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and mix until fully combined and a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a one-tablespoon cookie scoop, form the dough into balls or truffles. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy handling.
- Chill the Truffles: Place the tray with truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the truffles chill, melt 16 ounces of the white chocolate almond bark using a melting pot or microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to dip.
- Dip the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate to fully coat, then return them to the parchment paper to allow the coating to harden.
- Prepare Pink Drizzle: Melt the remaining 2 ounces of almond bark and add 6-8 drops of pink food coloring. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Decorate: Drizzle the pink colored chocolate over the white-coated truffles and top with crushed circus animal cookie crumbs for garnish.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing for easier blending.
- You can substitute the iced circus animal cookies with any similar frosted animal crackers.
- Work quickly when dipping truffles so the coating remains smooth and even.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate hard and fresh.
- Optional: Skip the pink food coloring if you prefer a plain white chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: circus animal cookie truffles, easy truffles, dessert bites, no-bake truffles, white chocolate, cream cheese truffles, party treats
