These Lofthouse Christmas Truffles are the holiday shortcut you never knew you needed! We’re taking those iconic, soft, cakey, store-bought frosted sugar cookies and turning them into a rich, creamy, and ridiculously festive no-bake treat. With just a handful of ingredients, you get a luxurious truffle that tastes like pure Christmas joy—perfectly sweet, delightfully dense, and covered in a crisp chocolate shell. It’s a game-changer for your holiday treat platter, a fun activity for the kids, and ready in a flash!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ultimate Shortcut: We’re skipping the baking and straight-up grabbing those soft, amazing Lofthouse-style cookies to make the filling. It’s pure genius!
Insanely Creamy: The combination of the cakey cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese creates a dense, unbelievably smooth truffle center.
No-Bake & Easy: Seriously, all you need is a bowl, a mixer, and some fridge space. This is the simplest way to get a professional-looking holiday treat.
The Vibe: They are impossible not to smile at! Coated in white chocolate and covered in festive red and green sprinkles, they bring maximum holiday cheer with minimum effort.

Ingredients

All you need for this festive truffle recipe is a quick trip to the store and about 30 minutes of active fun! Yes, it’s that easy. But first, gather up these holiday heroes:

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies (Lofthouse Style): This is the base and the flavor bomb! They provide the tender, cakey texture and that familiar, comforting sugar cookie taste.
Cream Cheese, Softened: This is the binding ingredient that transforms the cookie crumbs into a smooth, decadent dough. Make sure it’s nice and soft so it blends beautifully!
Candy Melts or White Chocolate Coating: We’re using this for the crisp, beautiful outer shell. Candy melts are usually easiest, but a quality white chocolate works too!
Coconut Oil: This is your secret weapon for dipping! It thins out the chocolate just enough to give you a perfectly smooth, glossy, and thin coating instead of a clumpy mess.
Festive Sprinkles (Red, Green, White): For the Christmas sparkle! Don’t skimp on these—they make the truffles look incredibly celebratory.

Note: The precise measurements and quantities for all of these ingredients will be right under the article in the dedicated recipe card!

How to Make the Lofthouse Christmas Truffles

Trust me, this process is so simple and fun, you’ll be rolling these out for every holiday party from now on!

Step 1: Prep the Cookie Crumb Base

Get a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper—you’ll need a landing zone for your beautiful truffles! Now, the fun part: take your cookies and crumble them up. A food processor makes this super quick, or you can get aggressive with a wooden spoon in a sturdy bowl. You want very fine, uniform crumbs.

Step 2: Form the Dough

Add your nicely softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs. Mix it all up until you have a smooth, moist, and uniform “dough.” It should hold together perfectly when squeezed. This is where the magic happens!

Step 3: Scoop and Chill

Use a small scoop (about $1 \frac{1}{2}$ tablespoons) and roll the dough into perfect little truffle balls between your palms. Place them neatly on your prepared sheet. Pop them in the fridge for about 10 minutes to get them nice and firm. This prevents them from melting when they meet the warm chocolate!

Step 4: Melt and Thin the Coating

While your truffles are chilling out, get your coating ready. Melt your candy melts or white chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, until smooth. Stir in that coconut oil—it’s crucial for getting that perfect, drippable consistency.

Step 5: Dip and Sprinkle!

Using a fork, dip a chilled truffle ball into the melted coating. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to let all the excess drip off—we want a nice thin coating! Place it back on the parchment. Now, you have to be fast here: immediately sprinkle the top with your festive colors while the chocolate is still wet.

Step 6: Let Them Set

Let the coated truffles sit at room temperature for about $10–15$ minutes, or if you’re in a hurry, give them a few minutes in the fridge until the coating is firm and crisp. Enjoy the beauty of your finished work!

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

Soft is Best: Seriously, make sure your cream cheese is truly soft. If it’s cold, the dough will be lumpy and hard to mix, and you’ll spend too much time fighting it.
The Coconut Oil Trick: Don’t skip the coconut oil! It’s the key to making the chocolate coating thin enough to smoothly coat the truffles without becoming thick and messy. If your coating is still too thick, add a tiny bit more oil until it drips nicely off the fork.
Chill is Crucial: The 10-minute chill after rolling is a non-negotiable step. Warm truffles melt the chocolate, leading to a frustrating, messy dip. A cold truffle is a happy truffle.
Dip with a Fork: Using a simple kitchen fork instead of a spoon is the best way to coat your truffles. The excess chocolate can run right through the tines, giving you a clean base.

How to Serve

These little beauties are perfect for just about any holiday occasion! Here are a few ways to show them off:

The Festive Platter: Pile them high on a decorative platter alongside peppermint bark, shortbread, and other colorful treats for a stunning dessert display.
Gift-Worthy Treats: Place a few in a cellophane bag tied with a ribbon for a thoughtful, homemade holiday gift for neighbors, teachers, or coworkers.
A Hot Drink Pairing: Serve them next to a mug of rich hot cocoa or a nice warm cup of coffee. The creamy truffle pairs perfectly with a comforting beverage.

Make Ahead and Storage

Planning ahead is what makes the holidays less stressful! These truffles are a dream for make-ahead dessert prep.

Storing Leftovers

Once the truffles are fully set, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh and delicious for up to 5 days.

Freezing

Yes, you can freeze them! Place the finished, set truffles on a baking sheet to freeze for an hour, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Reheating

No reheating necessary! These are meant to be enjoyed chilled straight from the fridge or slightly cool at room temperature.

FAQs

1. Can I use homemade sugar cookies instead of the store-bought ones?

Absolutely! If you have a great homemade sugar cookie recipe, feel free to use it. Just make sure the cookies are soft, fully cooled, and ideally have some frosting on them for extra moisture and flavor. You may need to adjust the amount of cream cheese slightly if your cookies are drier than the Lofthouse style.

2. What can I use instead of candy melts for the coating?

You can use good-quality white chocolate chips or baking bars, but make sure they are designed for melting or coating! White chocolate can be a little trickier to get smooth than candy melts. The key is to melt it low and slow, and definitely use that coconut oil to thin it out for easy dipping.

3. Why did my chocolate coating turn thick and seize up?

This usually happens if the chocolate got too hot, or if even a tiny drop of water got into the bowl—water is chocolate’s nemesis! To avoid this, melt the chocolate in short, 30-second bursts, stirring in between. If it does seize, sometimes stirring in a teaspoon of coconut oil or another neutral oil can save it!

4. How can I make these truffles look even more festive?

Beyond the sprinkles, you can drizzle them! Once the initial white coating is set, melt a small amount of green and red candy melts and use a fork to drizzle thin, crisscrossing lines over the top. It adds a lovely gourmet look and doubles the festive color!