I love making these Halloween Truffles for my kids during spooky season. They’re just as fun to eat as they are to make!
This recipe makes 45 balls for just about $0.21 per ball, and the entire recipe costs approximately $9.52.
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An Easy No-Bake Halloween Treat
Hi Friends,
There’s something about holidays that makes me want to put a little extra effort into the food I’m making.
Like sure, I can make my family calzones for dinner, but why not go one step further and make it a mummy calzon?!
Or, instead of making plain Halloween truffles, go one step further and decorate them for Halloween!
What I Love About These Halloween Truffles
- Versatile: Customize with sprinkles, candy melts, and colors to suit your Halloween theme or any other holiday or occasion.
- Great for Gifting: These cookie dough balls make adorable and delicious Halloween treats to share with friends and family.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prepare and freeze them in advance, making them perfect for busy schedules.
Equipment
- baking sheets
- squeeze bottles
- measuring cups
- mixing bowls
- measuring spoons
- handheld mixer
- microwave-safe bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- ½ cup unsalted butter – $1.12
- ¾ cup light brown sugar – $0.44
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.13
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated – $0.24
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk – $1.99
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips – $0.67
- 1 pound white chocolate almond bark – $2.99
- ½ bag candy melts – $1.94
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in August 2024.
How To Make Halloween Truffles
Make the Dough:
Prepare the cookie dough batter and chill it in the fridge for one hour.
Shape the Balls:
Roll the dough into balls, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze for 30 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate:
Melt the almond bark until smooth.
Dip the Balls:
Dip the dough balls into the melted chocolate and place them on a baking sheet.
Decorate and Set:
Decorate the Hallowen truffles with melted candy melts and sprinkles. Serve and Enjoy.
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Recipe Tip
How To Heat Treat Flour: To ensure the flour is safe to use in this no-bake recipe, spread it evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding it to the dough. This quick step kills any potential bacteria, making the cookie dough safe to eat!
Cookie Scoop Tip: Use a cookie scoop to make the truffles with uniform scoops and sizes.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use regular chocolate instead of almond bark?
Yes, you can use regular chocolate or candy melts; however, the texture may differ. I prefer almond bark for its smooth texture and easy melting.
What if I don’t have mini chocolate chips?
You can substitute with regular chocolate chips or chop a chocolate bar into small pieces.
Can I add other mix-ins to the dough?
Yes, try adding crushed cookies, crushed pretzels, nuts, or your favorite candy pieces for an extra treat.
Are Cookie Dough Bites safe to eat?
Yes, these Halloween cookie dough balls are safe to eat! The recipe is made without eggs, and the flour is heat-treated by baking it at 350°F for 5 minutes to eliminate any potential bacteria. This ensures that you can enjoy the cookie dough without any worries.
Storage Tips
SERVE: After the dough balls have hardened for fifteen minutes, they are ready to be served.
STORE: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FREEZE: Freeze the dough balls in an airtight container for up to three months.
Recipe Variations
- You can swap out the Halloween decorations for any other color combo to make these for other holidays or anytime throughout the year.
- Add peanut butter to the dough if you want them to be extra creamy.
- Add in other fun ingredients such as mini M&M’s.
- You can use chocolate almond bark to dip the cookie dough balls instead of white almond bark.
More Halloween Recipes
Halloween Truffles
Recipe Cost 9.52 Serving Cost 0.21Equipment
- baking sheets
- squeeze bottles
- measuring cups
- mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- handheld mixer
- Microwave-safe bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
COOKIE DOUGH BALLS:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour heated for 5 minutes at 350°F
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
COATING AND DECORATIONS:
- 1 pound white chocolate almond bark
- Colored candy melts – we used purple orange, green and black
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
MAKE COOKIE DOUGH BATTER:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. Place dough in a smaller bowl and chill for about 1 hour.
SHAPE DOUGH BALLS:
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator, form it into balls, and place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 30 minutes, and longer is fine.
MELT ALMOND BARK:
- Add almond bark to a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute.
- Stir and continue heating for 30 seconds or until the chocolate is almost completely melted. Stir until smooth.
DIP BALLS:
- Remove 3-4 balls from the freezer and dip in the melted chocolate using a fork.
- Shake off the excess chocolate into the bowl and place it onto another baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat for all the remaining balls.
DECORATE TRUFFLES:
- Melt colored candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl using the same heating method as above.
- Transfer melted chocolate to plastic squeeze bottles **see notes.
- Drizzle cookie dough balls with colored chocolate and immediately add sprinkles.
FINISH:
- Let the cookie dough balls harden for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the balls from the baking sheet and gently break off any extra chocolate.
- Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- How To Heat Treat Flour: To ensure the flour is safe to use in this no-bake recipe, spread it evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding it to the dough. This quick step kills any potential bacteria, making the cookie dough safe to eat!
- Plastic squeeze bottles: It’s easiest to use a plastic squeeze bottle; however, you can also use a small spoon or a disposable icing bag with a small round tip to drizzle.
- To keep multiple bottles of colored candy melts warm, place them in a container with very hot water to keep the chocolate liquid.
Amanda says
I can’t believe how quick and easy this Halloween Cookie Dough Balls was. Amazing results!
Lori Prenosil says
I thought you aren’t supposed to eat raw flour? These are not baked
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Lori, you are right, you should not eat raw flour. If you look in the recipe card, we give directions for baking the flour first before making the dough to ensure it is safe to consume. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks for stopping by!
2 cups all-purpose flour heated for 5 minutes at 350°F
Gina says
I had to share this with my family. They are so fun and festive. This is a great treat for any Halloween get together! Plus who doesn’t love cookie dough?!?!
Brandy says
You had me at no bake! These are the perfect Halloween treat. Love how creative and different we can make them!