Description
These Brown Sugar Toffee Truffles offer a decadent blend of creamy butter, rich brown sugar, and crunchy toffee bits, all enrobed in a luscious caramel or butterscotch coating. Perfect for a sweet treat or gift, these no-bake truffles combine simple ingredients with easy preparation for a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup toffee bits
Coating & Garnish
- 12 ounces caramel melting wafers or butterscotch chips
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Brown Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the truffles.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to enhance the flavor profile of the truffle mixture.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition until the dough becomes thick and pliable, perfect for rolling.
- Incorporate Toffee Bits: Fold the toffee bits into the dough evenly for added texture and flavor in every bite.
- Form Truffle Balls: Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray to prepare for chilling.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the rolled truffles for 30 to 45 minutes until firm enough to handle for dipping.
- Melt Coating: Melt the caramel wafers or butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until fully smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off to create a smooth, even layer.
- Place to Set: Return the coated truffles to the parchment-lined tray to let the coating start to harden.
- Add Sea Salt (Optional): While the coating is still wet, sprinkle sea salt onto the truffles for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
- Set Coating Completely: Allow the coating to set fully at room temperature or chill briefly to speed up the process.
- Store Properly: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best creaming texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling and coating.
- For a quicker setting, chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator after dipping.
- You can substitute caramel melting wafers with butterscotch chips or white chocolate if preferred.
- Adding sea salt is optional but recommended to enhance the flavors with a salty contrast.
- Handle chilled truffles gently during dipping to maintain their shape.
