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2014

Magic Cookie Truffles

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Magic Cookie Truffles – All the flavors of the beloved Magic Cookie Bar rolled up into a decadent truffle!
Magic Cookie Truffles-All the flavors of the loved magic cookie bar rolled up into a decadent truffle | Diary of a Recipe Collector

Magic Cookie Bars were the first dessert I learned to make as a child.  They remain one of my favorite desserts ever.  I just absolutely adore the combination of coconut, chocolate, and graham crackers all molded together with sweetened condensed milk.

Isn’t sweetened condensed milk like the best thing ever invented?  I’m quite often tempted to just grab a spoon and go to town!  So pretty much any recipe that requires it, I want to bake!

These truffles were a total experiment, and to my sweet surprise, they came out flippin’ fantastic, and fabulous!  I made about 3 dozen of the little suckers, so I will be gift giving very soon and freezing the rest for Christmas.  I mean my family is going to love me come Christmas.  I’ve been freezing this, this, and even this.  We will not be short in the sweet department, right?

Magic Cookie Truffles-All the flavors of the loved magic cookie bar rolled up into a decadent truffle | Diary of a Recipe Collector

They are so easy to make!!  No oven required either.  You just mix up the ingredients, shape into balls, freeze until pretty firm, melt chocolate, dip, and let set until firm again.  Winner Winner!

Now, I don’t know about you, but dipping cake balls/truffles hasn’t always been easy for me.  I still don’t have the most beautiful cake pop down like some.  I have learned a few tricks though.  It is really important to use a dipping chocolate that is not so temperamental.   I have found chocolate almond bark to be easy to work with once you get it thin and smooth.  The trick to that is adding 1 tbsp shortening.  I have found that adding 1 tbsp to about 8 oz chocolate almond bark does the trick.  It gets the chocolate thin enough to where it coats the ball quite nicely.

Another trick is freezing your truffle/ball ahead of dipping.  This is a must or you will end up with your ingredients all over the chocolate and a great big disaster.  Been there before!  Also don’t take them all out of the freezer at one time.  Only take out a dozen or so to keep them cold.

Magic Cookie Truffles-All the flavors of the loved magic cookie bar rolled up into a decadent truffle | Diary of a Recipe Collector

My last little tidbit for you is really important.  Don’t melt all your chocolate at once.  I usually work with 8 oz at a time.  Once I use that, I rinse out my bowl and repeat the melting process.  I find this helps the chocolate stay smooth the whole time, and I don’t have to worry about overheating it because I’m trying to heat too much.

So I hope you try some dipping this holiday season!  You won’t regret it and neither will the people you treat!

Magic Cookie Truffles-All the flavors of the loved magic cookie bar rolled up into a decadent truffle | Diary of a Recipe Collector

Magic Cookie Truffles

Yield: 36

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups coconut
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • cooking spray for hands
  • 16 oz chocolate almond bark
  • 2 tbsp solid vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Toast pecans on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Chop pecans very finely.
  2. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and pecans until well combined.
  3. Add in butter and sweetened condensed mill. Stir until all combined well.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Line a few large sheet pans with parchment or wax paper. Spray hands with cooking spray and begin rolling mixture into 1 inch balls. Repeat until finished. Freeze until firm. *This mixture is sticky. It may be necessary to keep spraying hands . Rinsing them halfway through helps too.
  6. Once they have firmed up, begin melting chocolate. Place 8 oz of almond bark in a microwavable bowl and heat for 45 seconds. Stir. Heat another 25 seconds. Stir. Add 1 tbsp. shortening. Heat another 25 seconds. Stir. If necessary heat another 20 seconds or so just until shortening is starting to melt. Stirring a little more will help it to melt.
  7. Take only about a dozen balls out of the freezer. Begin dipping into chocolate with a fork to coat evenly and place on wax or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining truffles. When you run out of chocolate, rinse bowl, dry it, and repeat melting with the other 8 oz of almond bark and 1 tbsp shortening.
  8. Optional: Drizzle remaining chocolate with a fork onto finished truffles for a decorative touch.

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Comments

  1. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    December 11, 2014 at 6:44 am

    These look perfect for gift-giving!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Katrina!!

      Reply
  2. Marye says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:10 am

    OMG – Just yes! I love the bars and making them into a truffle is brilliant!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Marye!

      Reply
  3. Nicole, RD says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:11 am

    PINNED! These look HEAVENLY and so, so rich 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  4. Liz says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Thank you Jaren. Love the Truffles.

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  5. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:49 am

    These look so good, Jaren! I agree that when sweetened condensed milk is involved in a recipe, you can’t go wrong! I’d love to try these.

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Andi!

      Reply
  6. heather @french press says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:53 am

    love love love anything with chocolate and coconut!!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Me too! Thanks Heather!

      Reply
  7. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I love when experiments turn out well! These truffles sound absolutely incredible, what a great idea!!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks Cate!

      Reply
  8. Tonia (@TheGunnySack) says

    December 11, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    They look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Tonia!

      Reply
  9. Brenda says

    December 11, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Oh my these sound sinfully good Jaren! I wish hubby would eat coconut, but he won’t. I guess I will have to make them and give them away. lol But not before I have a few of them myself! Merry Christmas my friend! Hugs, Brenda

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Brenda!

      Reply
  10. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    December 11, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I love easy recipes and these truffles sound amazing! Such a cute gift idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Aimee!

      Reply
  11. Beth says

    December 11, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Your recipe just took magic bars to a whole new level, I love it!!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Beth!

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:23 am

    All the yummy flavors! Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  13. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:24 am

    WOW, now these are a truffle! I love that you switched it up with a magic cookie filling…LOVE it! 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Jenn!

      Reply
  14. Celeste @The Whole Serving says

    December 13, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    These look so yum, I’ll have to make and give to teaches for Holiday treats.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks Celeste!

      Reply
  15. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    I love all things covered in chocolate!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      I agree completely, Nancy!

      Reply
  16. Erika says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I just made these tonight and I would recommend chilling the mixture before rolling and freezing as I rolled at room temp and my balls flattened quickly.

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 19, 2014 at 7:28 am

      Hi Erika! Chilling would be a good idea. I didn’t have too bad of a flattening problem with mine, but I would think chilling would help. I worked pretty quickly to get them in the freezer for the next stage as well. Thanks so much for visiting and letting me know how they turned out! Have a great weekend!!

      Reply
  17. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I am obsessed with the magic cookie so these truffles are a MUST try!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Julianne!

      Reply
  18. Joan Stanzione says

    October 13, 2018 at 10:06 am

    How far ahead if time can these truffles be made, do they need to be refrigerated, and how long do they last?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      October 13, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Joan! You can make them, freeze them, and take them out when you are ready. I would use them within in a month or two. I would then keep them in the fridge and use them in a few days.

      Reply

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