Monster Cookie Dough Truffles

If you love the taste of cookie dough, these little morsels are for you!! With peanut butter, M&M's, chocolate chips and oats, these Monster Cookie Dough Truffles always hit the spot!

Prep Time: 20 mins

Dipping Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 36 Calories: 178kcal

Author: Kelsey

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 Cup brown sugar
• One 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup M&M's (or mini M&M's)
• 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips OR peanut butter chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening (ie Crisco)
• additional M&M's, oats, etc for garnish

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
3. Stir in the oats, mini chocolate chips and M&M's.
4. Let mixture chill in the fridge for at least an hour (it'll be easier to work with!).
5. Roll the mixture into balls; set in fridge while you make the coating.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the chocolate chips (or peanut butter chips) and shortening.
7. Microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds. Stir. If it's not completely melted, microwave in 15 second intervals (at 50% power) until melted.
8. Dip the balls in the coating and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
9. Sprinkle with M&M's and oats.

10. Let chill and enjoy!