Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles

These easy Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles feature a melt-in-your-mouth center with creamy almond butter, sliced almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips.

Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles are lighter than other truffle recipes, but just as decadent. And if you’d like to add some variety to your holiday cookie rotation this year, be sure to check out my Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies, Cranberry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies.

When I first tested this dessert recipe, they disappeared in two days – that’s how much we loved them! And the best part is that they come together in just 10 minutes with no baking required. They’re the perfect bite-sized treat for a holiday party or a sweet gift.

This is also a great recipe to make with little ones because it’s hands-on, but super easy (and if you end up with some interesting shapes, it’s totally fine). My Christmas Almond Chocolate Cups are another fun recipe that’s just as easy and delicious.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Almond butter — I like to use a good quality natural almond butter.

Shredded coconut — The almond butter and chocolate add plenty of sweetness, so I use unsweetened shredded coconut.

Sliced almonds — Chop some of the sliced almonds to use for topping. You can use toasted almonds too.

Chocolate chips — You’ll use ½ cup of the chocolate chips in the truffle dough, and melt the rest to dip the truffles in. I used sugar-free chocolate chips but you can also use dark chocolate chips. If you prefer a dairy-free option, please use dairy-free chocolate.

Melted butter — You can also use melted coconut oil.

Instructions

Mix the truffle dough:

• In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, ½ cup chocolate chips, and butter or coconut oil. Mix well to combine.
• At this point, the dough will be a bit runny. Cover the chocolate mixture tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Shape and dip the truffles:

• Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into small balls.
• Then, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add ¾ cup chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Remove the chocolate from the microwave and stir it well. Repeat this process, stirring every 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove the truffle dough from the freezer and dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Be sure to thoroughly coat each truffle, then return it to the baking sheet and top with chopped almonds.

Freeze and enjoy:

• Return the truffles to the freezer to harden. Once the truffles have set, you can transfer them to a covered container and store them in the fridge.
• Keep the truffles chilled until you’re ready to enjoy.