Brownie Batter Truffles
Fact: It’s nine trillion degrees outside.
Other fact: Today I went outside to do some pool maintenance and nearly died from heat stroke. One minute everything was easy peasy, the next minute the edges were going grey and my heart was beating inside of my brain. I came inside, got some water, and called my husband because near death experiences don’t count unless you whine to someone about them.
Other unrelated but sort of related fact: A few days before that, my thumb got stung by a red wasp. Only, I didn’t know it was a wasp at first because I didn’t see it when it stung me, so I called my husband, sure that I was about to die, along with the fetus growing inside me. Then he said that red wasp stings aren’t lethal but you know what? They never taught that in science.
Sometimes I wonder if my husband inwardly groans every time my name flashes up on his cell phone. But even if he does, he promised to God to be here in sickness and health, so if he ever ignores one of my panicked phone calls, he will probably get struck down by lightning.
I mean, I didn’t make the rules so what can I do about it?
Anyways, back to the heat — I had originally planned on doing something baked to finish off Brownie Batter Week, but it’s just not happening. Pretty sure if I turn on the oven I will spontaneously combust. So…I made truffles.
These are so so easy, egg free, and the ingredients are probably sitting in your pantry. Whip some up, they are amazing!!
These will definitely be some of the best truffles you’ve ever had!!Brownie Batter Truffles
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), melted
- 1/2 lb chocolate almond bark or candy coating
- Sprinkles for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. Mix well. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir until a thick batter is formed.
2. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Roll the dough into balls (or alternatively, use a small cookie scoop instead) and place on wax paper. Refrigerate one hour to firm.
3. Melt almond bark according to package directions. Dip truffles in the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle with sprinkles before chocolate sets. Let chocolate firm before serving.
Notes:
Makes 20 – 24 truffles
Aaaaannnnnd….if you’re curious about Brownie Batter BARK (you heard me!!) my friend Shelly is sharing her fab recipe HERE. Go look!!
Enjoy and have a happy Thursday!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I realize you could be doing more important things with your time. Like watching the news or washing socks. I hope you stay awhile. Much more fun than socks, I promise. 
Red wasps? Are they more lethal than regular ones?
It was 80 degrees here today, soooo….I’m not bragging or anything.
But hot or not I will make these truffles.
Annnd, it is amazing that you were still able to dip truffles in chocolate with a thumb that could fall off any minute. You are muy talented :)
Um, Kristan, you can’t go dying on me. So not cool, mmkay?
And you’re right: near-death experiences definitely DON’T count unless A) someone can personally witness/vouch for you other than yourself, or B) you complain to people about them. I almost got hit by a car today and while it was scary, I was over it in like, 5 minutes. But then I realized, dude, I could have DIED. I need to tell people I almost died so they know I’m a dieable commodity or something.
Also, these truffles–and you–rock!!
I neeeeed these! And I’m definitely making them soon. Just saying :)
I was already lined up to bake to Bakerellas cookie truffles today looks like I may be changing my plans to make these (or I could do half a batch of each? decisions decisions!). These look soooo good :)
Okay, I would do the exact same thing if I got stung by a wasp. Except my husband works at home so he has perfected the blank-face invisible-sigh whenever I walk into his office. And omg these truffles are fab!
Love the ease of this one…no mix, no making brownies and ripping them apart, none of that. Just a thick, dipped, dough. PERFECT!
So sorry about the sting. Strange this that I got stung while I was pregnant and nor since. However, these brownie truffles would have made things way better for me.
Sooo, as good as they look, and I realize you are pregnant, but what would happen if I added some “spirits” :) to my batch of your brownie batter goodness? Just sayin……
By the way, I love your blog, your bits o wisdom embedded in your funniness….and your recipes of course.
I think that “spirits” would be fine, but back off the butter a little bit so the batter isn’t too runny :)
And thank you for reading!!! xoxo
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I totally just had to run off and make a batch of these, and they are SO good! Of course I didn’t wait for them to even make it to the fridge, took a big ol’ spoonful of batter lol The rest are in the fridge cooling, I promise :) Once I add chocolate to these, I think they’ll be dangerous… Especially since they’re so easy to make… Look out thighs!
You have made me so very happy this week. And my personal trainer will be even happier next week!
In love with these!!!
BROWNIEEEEEEEEEEES. Don’t die. There would be a lot less laughter left in the world!
I want these for breakfast…
These truffles sound amazing! I love that they’re egg-free and don’t use a pre-made brownie mix. Pinned! :)
Sounds good!
What a fabulous treat!! Yum!
Well, I officially want to go swimming in brownie batter.
Can I please take some of these on my hike today?! They look amazing!
I don’t think the hubs is quite understanding the gravity of your overheated situation! But seriously, this brownie batter series you and Shelly cooked up (see what I did there?) is fabulous.
I don’t even know what a red wasp is. I’m assuming it’s just a brightly colored regular wasp?
That’s how much they taught ME in science class.
YUM. I am 100% with you, no way should you be turning on the oven if it can be avoided! Stay cool!
I definitely have to try my hand at making truffles. These look fab.
Uhhhh, my husband wants to throw his cell phone on the highway and watch 13 semis smash it to smithereens when my name flashes up on the screen.
True fact mostly.
p.s. your truffles are sayx-say.
Girl, you need to be out of the heat, with your feet propped up, and a virgin daiquiri in hand! You’re in a delicate state!
PS…my husband so gets those phone calls, too. Mostly, though, my calls start with…”have you seen the (fill in the blank)”…scotch tape, amaretto, car keys….
Totally making these truffles!!!
I was hoping one of you would make these!! I love cookie dough truffles, so these seems perfect!
Wow, OMG, Yum! I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. So simple and yet, so good. I will be making these and I am pinning them.
Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better here at brownie batter week!!
Tell your husband it’s possible to die from a wasp sting. I’m speaking from personal experience. I now have five EpiPens — I like being over prepared. I should start a club and hand out badges: “An insect almost killed me — but didn’t. Haha.”
This is perfect timing Kristan. Allison’s birthday is in less than 2 weeks, and she just told me last night she wants either brownie or cookie dough truffles for her birthday dessert!!
Amazing! I can get an insanely chocolaty treat without turning my oven on?? Please!
Soooooooooooo gonna make these!
wasp stings are horrible! these truffles are not. they looks super yum!
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I made these this afternoon and they were sooooo good! I didn’t have almond bark so I just used 3/4 bag of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and it worked fine. Thanks for this recipe :)
Bummer it’s so HOT!
Come to the Northwest~ we’re still in fleece!
Stay COOL Sweet Pea!
You and Shelly are so CUTE celebrating BROWNIE BATTER!
These truffles look so FUN and yummy!
Hugs Sweetie!
xo
What a tasty blog. You know you’ve hit the jackpot when you come across a blog where butter is an ingredient in almost every recipe! I am going to have to add more butter to my stockpile! I love eating all things batter so this is right up my ally! I only bake with egg powder so that I can eat any and all batters without worrying a bit. You should try it out!
I love your blog…lol…you could be me 30-ish years ago…raising a family and constantly trying new recipes…it was fun when I had an audience, but, like the wasp sting, it doesn’t seem to matter as much now that I’m single and alone in the kitchen…lol…I have signed up for your email delivery, too :)
And…. ummm…. where do I get *bark*?
~Kathy in California
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I’m pretty sure I told you with the brownie batter cupcakes to stop it. These are probably my favorite of your brownie batter treats. As in, I’m making sure I can make these before I have to go be responsible and cook lunch for my child.
Hi! I love this Idea! Unfortunatly I have loads of boxed brownie mix from a sale at the store Could I use that and adapt the recipie? :)
These truffles are decadent! just finished making a batch (and eating some in the process ;))
thank you for the recipe!
I was just wondering if anyone knew if there are harmful effects of eating uncooked flour
Does anyone know how well these freeze?? Or for how long they will stay good? I’m making my boyfriend some kind of dessert for every day he’s away for his buisness trip. I wanted to make these on Tuesday and he’ll be back on Saturday..so will they last that long? Any input would help! Thanks!(:
P.S. They look ahhhmazzzinngg!(:
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Any idea how far in advance I could make these? I’m thinking of dipping them in white chocolate with blue sprinkles for the token Hanukkah representative at my holiday cookies and cocoa party next week.
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