Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookie dough dipped in chocolate? These pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough truffles are made of whole food ingredients but taste seriously decadent! The perfect healthy chocolate treat for anyone, anytime. Paleo & Vegan.
So, I’m currently obsessed with pureeing dates to sweeten all my no-bake goodies. I’m on a little roll here with all sorts of no-bake cookies and truffles sweetened with dates! Did you really think I could skip out on a pumpkin version? No way. I’m trying to contain my excitement and not post a new one of these tasty, fun little desserts every single week, but, it’s tough!
Remember my no-bake apple cinnamon cookies from 2 weeks ago? Yes – I’m totally keeping track. It seems that I can only go a week and a half without breaking out the dates for a new recipe. Really, I’m only being selfish. I’m slightly addicted completely reliant on having some version of these no-bake treats available to me at all times. Once you try it, you won’t want to stop either.
In truth, I almost did not add the pumpkin to these pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough truffles. I was thinking of adding sweet potato, when:
a.) I realized I ate my baked sweet potato and was out of puree, and
b.) the leftover pumpkin in the fridge was in danger of sitting a little too long. What’s a food blogger to do? USE THE PUMPKIN. It’s flipping October anyway – it’s basically the LAW.
I totally could’ve stopped with the cookie dough itself. BAM. And let’s face it – I ate my fair share of that part with a spoon. Don’t judge, because you’ll be doing it too in about 10 minutes.
But, I had to go on. Maybe it was the 5 bags of Enjoy Life chocolate chips, chunks, and morsels in the pantry, or maybe I was just avoiding ACTUAL responsibility – like laundry, bills, and such. It’s obviously both.
Anyhow, I melted, I dipped, I drizzled. It was glorious! And then while it all chilled into these perfect pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, I melted more chocolate to fill my fun little candy molds. I added some of my pecan butter, too. I know, it’s TMI. I’ll get back on track in a hot second, right after I take another bite…
We’re back! Let’s talk dates now. If you haven’t sweetened no-bake treats with dates yet, you’re in for the ride of your life. No, really, this stuff is intense! Dates add a caramel-like flavor PLUS gooey caramel texture to these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, which pairs so well with the pumpkin and chocolate shell. They taste decadent while being truly good for you!
The cookie dough mixture itself starts out by pureeing your dates in a food processor, then simply adding the rest of the ingredients and blending until a dough forms. You stir in the chocolate chips, chill, roll in to balls, and then get in on some dip -n- drizzle action.
It’s fun stuff – for kids and grown-ups alike! Plus, even your pickiest kids won’t know the treat they’re eating is actually healthy. You’ll probably do a double take too – I still do every time I make these. Let’s get started!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles {Paleo & Vegan}
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles {Paleo & Vegan}
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup dates pittend and softened*
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup nut butter smooth - cashew or almond is my preference
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or your favorite chopped dark chocolate
For the Chocolate Shell
- 9 oz package dark chocolate chips **
- 1 tsp organic coconut oil
Instructions
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Make sure your dates are softened* and add them to the bowl of a food processor.
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Process on high until a paste forms, then add the pumpkin and cashew butter and continue to process until smooth.
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Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla, cinnamon, and coconut flour.
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Pulse/process until a sticky dough forms, then stir in the 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
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Chill the dough in the freezer (I simply put the bowl in the freezer) for 20 minutes. While you wait, melt the chocolate.
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To melt the chocolate, add the morsels to a small saucepan and heat over very low heat, stirring, until just melted.
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Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Form the cookie dough into small balls, dip/cover in melted chocolate, then place on the parchment paper. With a spoon, drizzle any remaining chocolate over the truffles.
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Refrigerate or freeze until the chocolate hardens, then enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to one week - these will freeze well too!
Recipe Notes
*In a small bowl, add the dates a little water and microwave for 20 seconds or until dates have softened, then drain before processing
**Enjoy Life is my go-to brand for dairy-free, soy free chocolate. If you want to avoid cane sugar, you can use this recipe for homemade paleo chocolate chunks OR use a preferred brand of chocolate chips.
Nutrition
What I Used to Make My Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles:
Want more no-bake healthy treats? Try one of these!
Banana Sunflower Butter Truffles
No Bake Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Coconut Butter No Bake Cookies
Paleo & Vegan Truffles around the web:
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