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I’ve been making Christmas Truffles every holiday season because they are the easiest way to turn a few simple ingredients into something that looks and tastes completely homemade. I love how the creamy peanut butter center and white chocolate shell can be dressed up with holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes. These no-bake treats are perfect for gifting, cookie trays, or adding a nostalgic touch to any Christmas dessert spread.

White chocolate Christmas truffles topped with red and green sprinkles sit on a red Santa belt plate.

Why I Love This Recipe

There’s something extra fun about a dessert that looks fancy, but takes hardly any effort.

Only four ingredients and no bake: Quick to make with no oven required.
Fun for kids to decorate: Get creative with toppings and colors.
Perfect for gifting or parties: Great for cookie swaps, dessert trays, or homemade holiday gifts.
Easy to customize: Add festive sprinkles, drizzle, or coconut to match any season or celebration.

If you love no bake holiday desserts, try my Peppermint Oreo Truffles or Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls next. Have fun turning Oreos and snack cakes into rich, chocolate-covered truffles everyone will love.

Ingredients Notes

Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the truffle centers hold their shape.
Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter gives smooth centers, while chunky adds a little crunch. I always avoid natural peanut butter that separates.
Butter: I use unsalted butter for better control of saltiness and the perfect creamy texture.
White melting chocolate: Candy melts, almond bark, or baking bars all work great. For the best flavor and smooth texture, choose high-quality melting chocolate or even white chocolate chips. You can also use colored candy melts for themed holidays or parties.
Optional toppings: I love to decorate with sprinkles, milk or dark chocolate drizzle, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for extra texture and festive flair.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Variations

Chocolate Truffles: Swap the white chocolate for dark or milk chocolate to make rich, indulgent Christmas chocolate truffles. Dust with cocoa powder for an extra-decadent finish any chocolate lover will fancy.
Themed Truffles: Use red or green candy melts and color sprinkles to create festive Christmas tree truffles-perfect for a holiday party or Christmas Day dessert tray.
Peanut Butter Truffles: Make a double batch and mix in a few of our Peanut Butter Truffles for a fun variety of flavors on your dessert platter. Add a touch of your favorite flavoring (like almond or vanilla extract) for a custom twist.
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls: Try our No Bake Peanut Butter Balls for a classic version coated in milk chocolate.
Butterfinger Balls: Stir crushed candy bars into the filling for a crunchy, chocolatey twist, just like our Butterfinger Balls.
Skrewball Whiskey Balls: For an adults-only version, spike the filling with peanut butter whiskey and coat in chocolate, inspired by our Skrewball Whiskey Balls.

A hand holds a bitten white chocolate truffle with peanut butter filling, surrounded by holiday truffles in red and green sprinkles.

How to Make Christmas Truffles

Mix: Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. The truffle mixture should come together into a soft, moldable dough.
Shape: Scoop and roll the dough into small balls between the palms of your hands, then place them on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes, or until firm.
Melt: Heat the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
Dip: Coat each chilled ball in the melted chocolate, place back on parchment, and add toppings right away before the coating sets.
Set: Let the truffles sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or refrigerate again to speed up the process.

How do I thin the coating if it gets thick?

Microwave the chocolate in short bursts, stirring well between each until smooth. If it’s still too thick, mix in about a teaspoon of neutral oil (such as vegetable or coconut oil) or stir in a few extra melting wafers until the coating becomes smooth and glossy again.

Recipe Tips

Chill before dipping: This helps the truffles keep their shape. You can gently reshape them once firm if needed.
Dip twice for a thicker shell: A second coating of melted chocolate adds extra crunch and a smooth, professional finish.
Add toppings right away: Sprinkle on decorations before the chocolate sets so they stick perfectly.
Use a fork or toothpick for dipping: These tools make it easy to coat each truffle evenly and lift it out of the chocolate without mess.
Melt half the chocolate at a time: Keeps it smooth and prevents overheating or clumping.
Save leftover chocolate: Pour onto parchment to harden, then break into pieces and store in a bag for later use.
Prevent cracking: Let the chilled truffle balls sit at room temperature for a few minutes before dipping.

Festive Christmas truffles sit on a red plate, featuring white chocolate balls with coconut and colorful sprinkles, plus fresh cranberries nearby.

Make Ahead & Storage Instructions

Store: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For best results, separate layers with parchment or plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking together.
Freeze: Place truffles in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Make Ahead: Prepare the peanut butter filling and roll into balls 1–2 days in advance. Keep them covered and chilled in the fridge, then dip in melted chocolate when ready to finish.

A red plate holds white chocolate truffles topped with red and green sprinkles for Christmas.

More Easy Christmas Treats

Love this Christmas Chocolate Truffles recipe? Don’t miss a few more of my favorite festive holiday treats to sweeten your dessert table!

Buckeyes: Classic chocolate-dipped peanut butter candies that everyone loves.
Grinch Christmas Truffles: Fun, festive green truffles inspired by the Grinch, perfect for cookie trays or gifting.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms: Soft, buttery cookies topped with chocolate kisses for a colorful holiday touch.
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: Bright, swirled sugar cookies that look beautiful on any Christmas dessert tray.

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