Cookie Dough Balls

Cookie Dough Balls are sweet treats with chocolate chip cookie dough coated in melted semi-sweet chocolate. I have given a semi-homemade version below, but be sure to try my Edible Cookie Dough should you want it to be extra delicious and completely homemade! For another delicious, bite-sized treat, be sure to try my Oreo Truffles!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Cookie Dough: You can use store-bought edible cookie dough for this recipe, or you can make your own!

Chocolate: Be sure to use baking chocolate bars for the coating. Semi-sweet chocolate is a great option for the perfect balance of sweetness, however milk chocolate or dark chocolate can be used depending on your preference. Avoid using chocolate chips as they do not melt and coat the cookie dough as smoothly.

How to Melt Chocolate

Melting Chocolate in the Microwave

Add the chopped chocolate and oil into a microwave-safe bowl.Heat the chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds, until melted.Once melted and smooth, let the chocolate sit for about 5 minutes before dipping the cookie dough balls.

Double Boiler Method for Melting Chocolate

Fill a pot about halfway full of water and bring to a simmer over low heat.Find a heat-safe bowl (glass or stainless steel) that can be set into

 the pot. Make sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. The steam is what will melt the chocolate.Add the chocolate and oil to the heat-safe bowl.With the heat on low, use a rubber spatula to stir the