Black Truffle Cookie Bars Recipes

TRUFFLE-FILLED COOKIE TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape level tablespoons of dough into 2-1/2-in.-wide patties. Press onto bottoms and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups., Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Immediately press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, cream and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads at least 160°, 15-17 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer filling to a bowl; cool 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Spoon 1 tablespoon filling into each crust. Top with sprinkles. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

MOCHA-TOFFEE TRUFFLE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of a 9x13-inch ungreased pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave sweetened condensed milk uncovered on High for 1 minute. Stir in instant coffee until coffee is mostly dissolved; set aside.
• Sprinkle warm crust with chocolate chips, toffee bits and pecans. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly over pecans.
• Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

BLACK TRUFFLE COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F Melt chocolate and butter in microwave (use defrost cycle, stirring occasionally) DO NOT BURN. Set aside. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until sugar granules are not apparent. Pour in chocolate mixture and mix well. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Fold sifted flour into the chocolate mixture. Add nuts and chips. Chill batter for about 1 hr (or until solid). Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Scoop mixture ~1 ½ inch balls onto the sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes until cookies no longer look wet in the middle. Remove and place on cookie rack.

COOKIE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Mix the crumbled sugar cookies, sugar, cream cheese and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a medium bowl until completely combined. Using your hands and working quickly, shape the cookie mixture into walnut-sized balls. Roll in the toppings of your choice, then refrigerate until serving, at least 30 minutes.

NO BAKE CHEWY TRUFFLE COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Combine the dates, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat breaking up any large pieces of dates with a spoon, until the mixture resembles a thick paste, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the honey, peanut butter, cocoa powder, butter and salt until evenly combined. Stir in the graham crackers and oats. Remove from heat.
• 2. Lightly mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Drop level tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto the prepared pan. Refrigerate until just chilled and set, about 20 minutes.
• 3. Put desired optional toppings in small bowls. Roll each cookie in desired topping and flatten slightly into a plump disk. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled.