Description
Brown Sugar Toffee Truffles are bite-sized balls of caramel-like, brown sugar goodness studded with crunchy toffee bits, rolled into a creamy cheesecake-style center, and dipped in a silky caramel coating with a dark chocolate drizzle. This easy dessert recipe is perfect for holiday dessert ideas, party food ideas, and anytime you need a make-ahead sweet snack that looks bakery-fancy but comes together with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup toffee bits plus extra for garnish
12 oz salted caramel or butterscotch candy melts
2 tbsp coconut oil divided
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Add the light brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat again until the mixture is thick, smooth, and well combined.
3. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs and toffee bits until they are evenly distributed and the mixture is very thick but still scoopable.
4. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll, or in the freezer for 25 to 30 minutes if you need to move faster.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then scoop the chilled mixture into small portions and roll each one between your palms to form smooth balls.
6. Place the truffle balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes so they are very cold and firm before dipping.
7. Add the salted caramel or butterscotch candy melts and 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each burst, until completely melted and smooth.
8. Working with a few centers at a time, dip each chilled truffle into the melted caramel coating, turning it with a fork to cover, then lift it out and let the excess drip off before setting it back on the parchment lined baking sheet.
9. Repeat the dipping process with all of the truffles, reheating the coating briefly if it begins to thicken, then place the tray in the refrigerator to help the coating start to set.
10. Melt the semi sweet chocolate chips with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle the chocolate over the coated truffles using a spoon or piping bag.
11. Immediately sprinkle extra toffee bits over the tops of the truffles while the chocolate drizzle is still tacky so they adhere nicely.
12. Chill the tray again until the coatings are completely set, then transfer the truffles to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened before you start so the filling mixes up completely smooth with no lumps.
Keeping the truffle centers very cold before dipping helps them stay on the fork and prevents them from melting into the warm coating.
If the coating ever seems too thick for smooth dipping, stir in a tiny splash of extra coconut oil until it loosens to a silky, pourable consistency.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: brown sugar toffee truffles, no bake truffles, easy dessert, holiday candy, party sweets