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31 Truffle Recipes for When You’re Bored with Cookies

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Richmond chapter.

With the greatest time of the year comes Christmas lights galore, never ending family gatherings, presents for all, but most important for us foodies… Desserts with a ’tis the season flare. So in between hanging up the mistletoe, decorating the tree, or lighting the menorah, why not whip up some of the easiest desserts in the games?

Truffles are underrated. They’re so itty bitty that there’s zero guilt when you consume dozens of them (which trust me, you will). With holiday festivities just around the corner, plan on adding these truffle recipes to your holiday dinner (and leave a few by the fireplace for Santa).

1. Gingerbread Truffles

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Photo by Elizabeth Philip

Turn a classic cookie into a bite-sized truffle with this recipe.

2. Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

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Photo by Hana Ezaldein

Chocolate is a family favorite for any holiday.

3. Vegan Chocolate Truffle

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Photo by Julia Maguire

Vegan, chocolate, easy, and guilt-free? Sign me up.

4. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

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Photo by Emily Hu

You haven’t heard? Avocados are 10x better in truffles than in guac.

5. Pumpkin Pie Truffles

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Photo by Sara Mickow

Pumpkin spice season may be over, but pumpkin pie season definitely isn’t.

6. Oreo Truffles

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Photo by Marci Green

Different shape, same great taste.

7. No-Bake Healthy Salted Caramel Truffles

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Photo by Katherine Baker

These babies are perfect for your holiday dinner because who has time to bake between decorating the tree and wrapping gifts?

8. Caramel Apple Truffles

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Photo courtesy of thegunnysack.com

A *caramel apple truffle* a day, keeps the doctor away.

9. Eggnog Truffles

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Photo courtesy of shugarysweets.com

Eggnog may only be around during the holiday season, but you’ll be craving these bite-sized beauties all year long.

10. Hot Chocolate Truffles

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Photo courtesy of yourcupofcake.com

Real talk: hot chocolate is more fun to eat than drink.

11. Pecan Pie Truffles

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Photo courtesy of blog.candiquik.com

Traditional pecan pie is so old-fashioned. Pecan pie truffles are so 2015.

12. Gingerbread Oreo Truffles

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Photo courtesy of lilaicious.com

Start spreading Christmas cheer with the only dessert that will out shine that sub-par gingerbread house you made.

13. Irish Cream White Chocolate Truffles

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Photo courtesy of fifteen spatulas.com

If you don’t spike your holiday truffles, you’re doing it so wrong.

14. Reindeer Oreo Truffles

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Photo courtesy of lmld.org

Rudolf never looked (or tasted) so good.

15. Cappuccino Truffles

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Photo courtesy of writtenreality.com

Chances are you’ll need the extra caffeine to get you through all those hours of opening gifts.

16. Chocolate Bacon Truffles

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Photo courtesy of blog.candiquik.com

New take on Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?

17. Easy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Photo courtesy of myblessedlife.net

Probably the only time the endless amounts of candy canes you have will come in handy.

18. No-Bake Baileys Truffles

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Photo courtesy of brit.co

Who wouldn’t want to get drunk off their Christmas Eve dessert?

19. Melted Snowmen Oreo Truffles

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Photo courtesy of the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

You’ll be glad Frosty the Snowman is made out of Oreos and not snow.

20. Cookie Butter Truffles

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Photo courtesy of callmepmc.com

Cookie Butter and Christmas… What more could someone need?

21. White Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Photo courtesy of mymadisonbistro.com

#SpoonTip: add a little mocha to the truffle recipe for a treat that rivals Starbuck’s White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha.

22. Pumpkin Spice Truffles

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Photo courtesy of sallysbakingaddiction.com

‘Tis the season for cinnamon spice and everything nice.

23. Salted Caramel and Whiskey Truffles

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Photo courtesy of bakersroyale.com

After one too many family members ask you about college, these boozy truffles will make everything better.

24. Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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Photo courtesy of savory style.com

All I want for Christmas is 5 boxes of these under my tree.

25. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Truffles

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Photo courtesy of backforseconds.com

A decadent take on the Snickerdoodle cookie even Santa will approve of.

26. Apple Pie Truffles

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Photo courtesy of kitchensanctuary.com

Ditch the classic apple pie for this modern treat that will be sure to knock everyone’s socks off.

27. Christmas Funfetti Cake Batter Truffles

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Photo courtesy of laurenslatest.com

All you Christmas babies out there deserve to celebrate, too.

28. Triple Chocolate Christmas Mice Truffles

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Photo courtesy of hungry happenings.com

The only cute critters that will be allowed in your house this holiday season.

29. Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles

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Photo courtesy of omgchocolatedesserts.com

Cue the mouth drool, these will put your grandma’s old fashion cheesecake to shame.

30. Marshmallow Truffles

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Photo courtesy of recipe.com

When 32 degrees isn’t ideal marshmallow roasting weather, marshmallow truffles will satisfy all your cravings.

#Spoontip: sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top to make them s’mores truffles. You’re welcome.

31. No-Bake Candy Cane Truffles

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Photo by Erica Coutler

Store these babies in the freezer so you can celebrate the holiday season all year long.

Torey Walsh

Richmond '19