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Carrot Cake Truffles

Carrot Cake Truffles - Bite-Sized, Spiced, and Irresistible

These Carrot Cake Truffles combine all the cozy flavors you expect from classic carrot cake—spice, nutty crunch, sweet carrot, and creamy tang—then serve them up in unforgettable, bite-sized candies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (packed, then patted dry)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers (fine crumbs)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 12 ounces white chocolate or vanilla melting wafers (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil (optional, to thin chocolate)
  • Finishing: shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or cinnamon sugar (optional)

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prep the carrots. Grate carrots on the fine side of a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. This prevents a soggy filling.
  2. Make the base. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir in the mix-ins. Fold in grated carrots, cookie or graham crumbs, and nuts (if using). The mixture should be thick and scoopable.
  4. Chill to firm. Cover and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until the mixture holds its shape.
  5. Roll the truffles. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Melt the coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each. Add a little oil if it seems too thick.
  7. Dip and decorate. Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate, let excess drip, then set back on parchment. Sprinkle coconut, nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon while still wet.
  8. Set and serve. Let the coating firm at room temp or chill for 10 minutes. Enjoy cold or slightly cool.