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When it comes to preparing sweets and treats for the holidays, my favourites are the kind that are no-bake and usually comes in the form of a ball. My collection of 25 Christmas Ball and Truffle Recipes will no doubt include several of your favourites too. These tried and tested recipes are just what you need to jump-start your holiday baking!
Balls and truffles are in most cases, a no-bake sweet confection that is enjoyed by many at Christmastime. Even though they are good anytime, it seems that they are prepared in many homes around the holidays. They are easy to prepare and very little skill is needed to make a beautiful treat! So, I’ve compiled a list of my favourites. Are you ready to decide which of these 25 Christmas Ball and Truffle Recipes you will be preparing this holiday season?
TRUFFLES VS BALLS
Without boring you to tears, it’s rather really simple. Even though some will argue that a truffle must consist of two things – chocolate and cream – I disagree. I think a truffle can be anything you like as long as it is rolled into a ball and either dipped in melted chocolate or rolled into something like coconut, graham crumbs or even cocoa.
The great thing about truffles is that they are no-bake. That means that anyone can make them! They’re great for those younger home-cooks who are just learning their way around a kitchen. They can make delicious treats without having to turn on the oven. Truffles are certainly a well-loved treat, so in most cases, they are well received too!
In contrast, a ball can be a truffle-type confection as well, but can also come in the form of a cookie. Most ball type recipes, however, are no bake as well, but don’t necessarily have that chocolate and cream combination.
Looking For More Christmas Confections?
Lord Byron’s Kitchen has more than enough to satisfy yoursweet tooth! Click on the links belowto see a countdown series of holiday recipes from that category!
Biscotti Series
Bundt Cake Series
Truffle Series
Snack Series
Edible Wreath Series
HOW TO GET THE RECIPES
Time seems to pass by much more quickly at Christmastime, so I put together this list of ball and truffle recipes to help you out. These recipes will help to make preparing your holiday treats a little easier! Save time in the kitchen when the big day is upon you with some of the best-tasting festive recipes to share with your family and friends this season! And, there are just so many to choose from!
Just like there are people who don’t care much for Christmas, there are also people who don’t care much for baking. They want to get into the kitchen and out of it as soon as possible. In fact, they would like not to be in there at all! So, the recipes here will ensure that you don’t have to spend every last minute tied to your kitchen. These recipes can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you need them. Consider this my gift to you, Dear Reader! Are you ready? Let’s get into it!
So, how do you get to the recipes? Well, it’s very easy! On the backend, I’ve done all the work for you. As soon as you see a picture of a food item that you like, just click on the green highlighted box that says “CHECK OUT THE RECIPE.” A new window will open in your browser so that you don’t lose your place on this page. No searching, no downloading, each and every recipe is just a click away. Ok, let’s take a look!
Nutella Holiday Truffles
Holiday baking should be delicious, indulgent, and easy! Nutella Holiday Truffles are all of those things and more! They’re delectable, luxurious, succulent, tantalizing, and delightful! If thatdescription doesn’t convince you to make this, nothing will!
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Russian Christmas Tea Cakes
Often prepared and eaten at Christmastime, Russian Christmas Tea Cakes are made from a mixture of nuts and coated twice in powdered sugar. They’re messy, so just don’t wear a black shirt when eating these and you’ll be fine!.
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Christmas Chocolate Truffles
With only 4 ingredients, including the sprinkles, Christmas Chocolate Truffles are easy to make and fun to eat. These make lovely gifts for friends and neighbours, so make lots!
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Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are the single most delicious Christmas treat you’ll make this year. With the holidays being a wallet-buster, this gorgeous treat will keep your money where it belongs – in your wallet!
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Gingerbread Truffles
Nothing compares to the warming and comforting taste and smell of gingerbread at Christmastime. These Gingerbread Truffles are the perfect bite-sized treat for sharing. And, they make a perfect bring-along treat to any festive party!
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Marshmallow Coconut Balls
A nostalgic NewfoundlandChristmastime confection, Marshmallow Coconut Balls are a no-bake cookie that will quickly become your new holiday favourite! If you add chocolate chips to the mix, they’re almost like s’mores!
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Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls
No baking, no melting, and just one mixing bowl! Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls are one of the easiest cookies you’ll make this holiday season! And, not only that, they taste great too! Use any flavour or colour of Jello you want!
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Traditional Newfoundland Snowballs
One of the most recognized confections in Newfoundland, these traditional snowballs are a no-bake version with lots of chocolate and coconut flavour!
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Jumbo Marshmallow Balls
A popular Christmastime treat in Newfoundland, Jumbo Marshmallow Balls are cookies that make you feel as though you were eating candy. Serve whole or sliced, but best when frozen! A thick coconut and chocolate mixture is formed around a jumbo marshmallow and rolled in more coconut. This is one serious cookie!
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Chocolate Coconut Balls
A sweet, moist, coconut and vanilla flavoured center, covered in a chocolate coating, Chocolate Coconut Balls are an easy, no-bake holiday favourite! Very freezer-friendly and great for gift-giving too!
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White Chocolate Limoncello Truffles
If you love lemon, White Chocolate Limoncello Truffles will make you a very happy person! Prepared with white chocolate, lemon zest, and limoncello liqueur, these truffles are perfectly sweet and sour. These pale yellow delights will melt in your mouth!
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Crispy Peanut Butter Truffles
Dipped in melted milk chocolate and topped with chopped, salted peanuts, Crispy Peanut Butter Truffles are a delicious confection that not only melts in your mouth, but the inside has an airy and crispy bite from the Rice Krispies Cereal, peanuts, and chocolate chips. This truffle is for the serious peanut butter and chocolate lover!
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Walnut Shortbread Balls
For this cookie, I’ve taken a shortbread recipe, stuffed it with chopped walnuts, baked them into balls, and dipped them in melted chocolate. Walnut Shortbread Balls are a new take on a Christmas classic!
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Hairy Moose Droppings
A fun and festive no-bake cookie confection prepared with basic and inexpensive pantry ingredients, Hairy Moose Droppings are sure to get a giggle and definitely a big YUM too!
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Coffee Chocolate Truffles
An easy to make dessert recipe, Coffee Chocolate Truffles are no-bake and uses very simple ingredients – including instant coffee or espresso granules!
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Lord Byron’s Annual Christmas Cookie Series
Did you know that Lord Byron’s Kitchen has been sharing a 24 Cookies of Christmas Series for the past several years? Click on the links below to see all of the recipes from each series on one page!
Volume 1 – 2018
Volume 2 – 2019
Volume 3 – 2020
Volume 4 – 2021
Red Velvet Cupcake Truffles
Looking for a quick and easy, yet affordable and delicious truffle recipe? How about these Red Velvet Cupcake Truffles? Use a deconstructed cupcakes to make the centers and then dip them into melted white chocolate! You never have to tell anyone they weren’t prepared from scratch! Who’s going to know otherwise??
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McCain Cake Truffles
One of the most recognizable, freezer-friendly cakes is the star of this truffle recipe. McCain Cake Truffles are prepared with a chocolate cake and chocolate chips – that’s it! How’s that for easy and budget friendly? All is takes are those two ingredients to make one of the most moist and dense, chocolaty treat!
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Cherry Snowball Truffles
This truffle is a sweet combination of coconut, red and green candied cherries, and sweetened condensed milk. Cherry Snowball Truffles are just slightly soft and gooey. These are not only extremely festive, but super easy to make and freezer-friendly too!
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Blue Christmas Truffles
Blue Christmas Truffles are prepared with a white chocolate ganache base. The beautiful colour comes from the addition of blue curacao, which creates a warming sensation as these melt in your mouth. White chocolate and a hint of citrus is what you get with these treats!
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Holiday Eggnog Truffles
The base of this truffle is prepared with melted white chocolate, eggnog, and cream cheese. With the addition of confectioner’s sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rum, Holiday Eggnog Truffles are the most Christmassy thing you’ll taste this season!
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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Truffles
These one-bite Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Truffles taste just like a slice of classic cheesecake with the perfect amount of pumpkin spice flavour. After all, a cheesecake should always taste like a cheesecake first, followed by a hint of flavouring from an additional topping or ingredient. These are absolutely delicious!
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Coconut Shortbread Truffles
You will not believe how easy these Coconut Shortbread Truffles are to prepare! With lots of coconut flavour, these truffles are made with crumbled shortbread cookies and dipped in velvety white chocolate. Be sure to toast the coconut first to really get the best out of this holiday confection!
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Hazelnut Irish Cream Truffles
Hazelnut Irish Cream Truffles are decadent, rich, and densely chocolaty. The creaminess and meltiness of the chocolate ganache mixture contrasts very well with the slight saltiness and crunchiness of the toasted hazelnuts. With just a touch of Irish Cream, these truffles are suitable for all ages!
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Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donut Truffles
Truffles can be made with just about anything and Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donut Truffles are about to prove it! Just like the popular cake pops, these truffles are made with prepared, store-bought baked donuts. Dip them in melted white chocolate and top them with festive sprinkles!
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Holiday Buttercream Truffles
When it comes to truffles that melt in your mouth, Holiday Buttercream Truffles are the best! The bright white centers are prepared with cream cheese and butter, just like the beginnings of a good cake frosting! Dipped in melted milk chocolate, it’s hard to eat just one of these!
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HOW ABOUT 2 BONUS RECIPES!?
Holiday Spiced Snowballs
Being from Newfoundland, I know a thing or two about snowballs! They are a very traditional treat on the island, and loved by everyone. But, who says they have to be chocolate flavoured? Christmastime treats conjure up warming spice flavours, just like the ones in these Holiday Spiced Snowballs! This version is void of chocolate, but has an explosion of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger!
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Pineapple Christmas Balls
For some people, Christmas isn’t all about snow covered hills and warm, cozy cottages in the countryside. For some people, Christmas is warm and sunny, and filled with tropical flavours, just like the flavours found in these Pineapple Christmas Balls!
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25 CHRISTMAS BALL AND TRUFFLE RECIPES
There you go, Dear Reader! 25 Christmas Ball and Truffle Recipes all on one page for you to peruse and drool over! I trust you will be able to find a recipe or ten in this list that fits into your holiday baking time and schedule.
I’m going to share a few more collection type posts over the weekend, but I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new series for you! This time, I’m posting 12 back-to-back recipes in Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Snacks and Treats series! Be sure to come back and join me!
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