Description
Circus Animal Cookie Truffles are a nostalgic and colorful treat that brings the joy of childhood to your dessert table. These creamy, bite-sized delights combine crushed animal crackers with smooth cream cheese and a rich white chocolate coating, making them perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence. Topped with vibrant sprinkles, they’re not just delicious but also visually stunning, ensuring they’ll be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed animal crackers
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Parchment paper (for cooling)
Instructions
- Crush animal crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag.
- In a large bowl, mix crushed cookies, cream cheese, and vanilla until combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill truffles in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on parchment paper.
- While still wet, sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over each truffle.
- Let sit until chocolate hardens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg