Cookie Dough Truffle Cake Balls Recipe

Name: Cookie Dough Truffle Cake Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Cake Mix (18.5 Oz Box); 1 cup Water; 3 whole Eggs; 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil; 1 container Frosting (16 Oz Tub); 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 2 cups Flour; 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 Oz. Can); 1/2 cups Mini Chocolate Chips; 1 package Candy Coating (16 Ounce Package)

Servings: persons

1 box Cake Mix (18.5 Oz Box)
1 cup Water
3 whole Eggs
1/3 cups Vegetable Oil
1 container Frosting (16 Oz Tub)
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
3/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 cups Flour
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 Oz. Can)
1/2 cups Mini Chocolate Chips
1 package Candy Coating (16 Ounce Package)

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Prepare cake batter according to package directions using the amount of water, eggs and oil that your box instructions state (I listed the amount of each that my mix used). Bake it in whatever size pans you'd like, according to the package instructions. When done, cool cake in the refrigerator along with frosting.
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For the truffles:
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In a large bowl use a mixer to combine butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually mix in flour alternating with the sweetened condensed milk. Beat well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sized balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze until ready to use.
4
When the cake is cold, break it up into the bowl of your stand mixer. Add about a half a cup of frosting in with your cake mix. Mix until frosting is well incorporated. Add more frosting if cake is too crumbly.
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Pull the cookie dough balls out of the freezer. Using a cookie scoop, form cake batter around each frozen cookie dough ball. Roll until smooth. Place back on cookie sheet and refrigerate while preparing candy coating.
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In the top of a double broiler, with the bottom filled with simmering water, melt candy coating until smooth. Carefully roll each cake ball in the melted chocolate with a fork, letting excess chocolate coating drip off. Set cake balls back onto baking sheet. Once set, drizzle with extra chocolate if desired.
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Cookie dough truffle recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

1043

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Cake Mix (18.5 Oz Box), 1 cup Water, 3 whole Eggs, 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil, and more.

Yes, Cookie Dough Truffle Cake Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cookie Dough Truffle Cake Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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