Gluten-free Bat Truffles
Published Oct 16, 2024
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Making these fun bat truffles is a perfect Halloween activity to do with kids! Not only are they a blast to decorate, but they’re also allergen-friendly, making them a great treat for families with dietary restrictions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Bat Truffles Fun
Prepare the Cookie Dough Base
Start by blending Homefree Double Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Mint mini cookies into fine crumbs. This step is perfect for little helpers, who will love watching the cookies turn into crumbs! Next, add softened cream cheese and blend until it forms a dough. Next, form the dough into balls that will be the bat bodies. A small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop works great for this. Once the balls are formed, pop them in the fridge to firm up while you move on to the next step.
Make the Bat Wings
While the truffle balls chill, it’s time to make the bat wings! For extra fun, have your kids help draw bat wing shapes on paper or print out a template you can download HERE. Place wax paper on top of the template and melt the chocolate melts. Melt one bag of chocolate melts, fill a small food storage bag, snip off a tiny corner, and fill in the wing shapes, making sure they’re thick enough to hold up once they harden. This step not only adds a creative touch but also encourages kids to work on fine motor skills while “crafting” with chocolate.
Assemble the Bats
Once the truffle balls are firm and the wings are hardened, the real fun begins—assembling your bats! Melt more chocolate and dip each ball into the melted chocolate. While the chocolate is still wet, attach the bat wings, edible eyes, and mini chocolate chip ears to bring your bats to life. It is easiest to do these one at a time. If the chocolate gets too cold, just re-melt. Kids will love the decorating process, and you can get creative with how each bat looks.
Chill and Enjoy
Finally, refrigerate your bat truffles until they are fully set. Once they’re ready, you’ll have an adorable batch of bat truffles that are perfect for a Halloween party or a spooky snack!
Not only are these bat truffles fun to make, but they are also gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free. This makes them a fantastic option for families managing allergies or dietary restrictions, allowing everyone to enjoy a sweet and festive treat without worries. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to spend quality time in the kitchen with your kids, letting them take the lead in making their own batty creations!
Gluten-free Bat Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 (5 ounce) boxes Homefree Double Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Mint mini cookies
- 6 ounces cream cheese, , at room temperature
- 2 (10 ounce) bags chocolate melts, divided
- 24 Mini chocolate chips
- 24 Edible eyes
Instructions
- Put cookies and grind them to crumbs. Add the cream cheese and pulse until fully combined. Roll dough into even-sized balls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Draw 24 bat wings on paper or download the template in the blog post. Place under a sheet of wax paper. Melt one bag of chocolate melts, add to a small food storage bag and snip off a tiny corner. Fill the bat wings with chocolate – don’t make too thin. Refrigerate for one hour.
- Melt the rest of the chocolate melts and one by one, dip the truffles into the chocolate, apply the bat wings, eyes, and mini chocolate chips to make the truffles look like bats. Refrigerate until fully hard.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
