Easy Cookie Butter Truffles

I know I am not the only peanut butter ball (buckeye) fan on earth… but when I got the idea to make Cookie Butter Truffles that looked just like buckeyes, I couldn’t find a recipe for them- so I went ahead and created one! These cookie butter truffles are so good and they can be made with a very little active time.

Cookie butter truffles with a bite taken out of them.

Cookie butter truffles on a wooden table.

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

How to Make Quick Cookie Butter Truffles

First assemble the following ingredients:

Creamy cookie butter (2 cups) – Adds a rich, spiced sweetness with warm notes of cinnamon and caramelized cookies.
Unsalted butter (¼ cup) – Provides smooth richness and helps bind the truffle filling together.
Sea salt (¼ teaspoon) – Balances the sweetness and enhances the depth of flavor.
Pure vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) – Infuses a warm, aromatic note that rounds out the cookie butter’s spice.
Confectioners sugar (2 – 2 ½ cups) – Sweetens and thickens the filling, giving it structure and a smooth texture.
Chocolate chips (1 cup) – Create a rich, indulgent coating for the truffles with deep cocoa flavor.
Vegetable oil (1 tsp) – Helps thin the melted chocolate for a smooth, glossy coating.

Gingerbread peanut butter cookie dough in a food processor.

Mix Batter

Combine butter, sugar, salt, cookie butter, and vanilla until mixed well. It should be tacky but not too sticky, add more powdered sugar if necessary.

picture of peanut butter truffles rolled out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Chill

Roll small 1 inch balls and chill on wax paper in the freezer for 1 hour. When truffles are ready melt chocolate and add the oil, mix.

A bowl of chocolate ganache with a spoon and butter cream truffles on top.

Dip and Chill

Dip the balls in the chocolate using toothpicks or a truffle fork, set on wax paper. Set in the fridge and bring them out a few minutes before eating. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks to make easy No Bake Desserts

To make effortless Speculoos No Bake Truffles, there are a couple of tips and tricks that will help you get the best results!

Chill a baking sheet – Before making these truffles, I like to pop a baking sheet in the freezer so it is nice and cold – making the truffles solidify faster and more beautifully.

Thin your chocolate – To help your chocolate glide over your truffles effortlessly – making them extra shiny and smooth, thin the chocolate with a little vegetable oil. Just a tiny bit will do – or you’ll have greasy chocolate.

Use high quality cookie butter – Since this recipe is so simple, you need to be sure you have a cookie butter you absolutely love – whether it is speculoos, Biscoff, or another brand. Make sure you love the flavor!

Dust your hands with sugar or cocoa – If the mixture still feels sticky when rolling, lightly dust your palms with confectioners’ sugar or cocoa powder.

Dip with a fork– Use a fork to dip and lift the truffles, tapping lightly on the bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate.

Decorate quickly – Add sprinkles, crushed cookies, or drizzle before the chocolate sets so the toppings stick.