Homemade Speculaas Truffles – Festive Holiday Sweets
A festive, no-bake holiday treat made with speculoos cookies, cream cheese, and melted chocolate. Spiced, sweet, and perfect for gifting or snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 balls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups speculaas/speculoos cookie crumbs
- 6 oz (170g) cream cheese or mascarpone, softened
- 1 tbsp softened butter (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1 tsp cinnamon or speculaas spice (optional)
- 8 oz (225g) dark or milk chocolate, for coating
- Toppings: crushed cookies, white chocolate drizzle, sea salt, sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs.
- Mix crumbs with cream cheese, butter (if using), and powdered sugar until smooth and dough-like.
- Chill mixture for 30–60 minutes.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a lined tray.
- Melt chocolate until smooth.
- Dip each ball in chocolate, let excess drip off, and return to tray.
- Decorate immediately and let set at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Add a splash of liqueur for a boozy version.
- Use vegan/dairy-free alternatives to suit dietary needs.
- Roll in cocoa powder instead of coating in chocolate for a lighter option.