While these could be classic peanut butter truffles, their texture and flavor profile often lead to a more modern and deeply spiced version: Speculoos Cookie Butter Balls (also known as Biscoff Truffles).
These no-bake treats harness the caramelized, warming spices of Speculoos (or Biscoff) cookies and cookie butter, marrying them with rich chocolate for an intensely satisfying dessert. They offer the richness of a truffle but with a comforting, holiday-spice depth that is utterly unique.
🍪 The Core Ingredient: Speculoos
Speculoos cookies—a traditional Belgian and Dutch spiced shortcrust biscuit—are the foundation of this recipe. They are famous for their notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. When pulverized and mixed with their creamy counterpart, cookie butter, they form a dense, pliable center that is ready to be dipped in chocolate.
📝 The Recipe: Speculoos Cookie Butter Balls
This recipe is simple, requiring no oven time and only a few ingredients to achieve a luxurious, gourmet result.
Yields: Approximately 20-24 balls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
1 (8.8-ounce) package Speculoos cookies (about 30 cookies)
1/2 cup Speculoos cookie butter, smooth or crunchy (e.g., Biscoff Spread)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 pound (16 ounces) melting chocolate (dark or milk chocolate wafers work best)
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or peanuts) or crushed Speculoos cookies for topping
Instructions
