There’s something special about Turtle Cookie Balls, tiny bites of chocolatey, banana, and hazelnut goodness that melt in your mouth. These treats take the rich flavors of the classic turtle cookie and turn them into a no-bake delight, perfect for when you want a quick and easy dessert. They're so simple to whip up and guaranteed to be a hit with anyone who tries them.
A perfect blend of creamy bananas, chocolate, gooey hazelnut spread, and crunchy hazelnuts coming together in a harmonious union. These Turtle Cookie Balls capture the essence of the turtle cookie while adding a unique twist that will leave you satisfied with joy.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to be easy, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. From holiday gatherings and celebrations to simple indulgences, Turtle Cookie Balls are a sweet treat that never fails to impress.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Turtle Cookie Balls Recipe
Turtle Cookie Balls are an ideal treat in the festival season and here are a few reasons to fall in love with this recipe:
- Uses Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients are easy to find in the supermarket.
- Quick, Simple and Easy to Make: This simple recipe with basic ingredients is perfect for those who want a delicious homemade treat without a lot of hassle.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The recipe combines hazelnut spread and dark chocolate for a rich and indulgent chocolatey experience.
- Banana Flavor: Ripe bananas in the cookie base bring natural sweetness and a hint of fruity flavor. They also contribute to the truffles' moist and soft texture.
- Perfect for Celebrations: Ideal for holiday gatherings, birthdays, or special occasions.
🧾Turtle Cookie Balls Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
Ingredients for Hazelnut Spread (Nutella):
- Hazelnut: Adds a nutty flavor that complements the chocolate.
- Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness to the hazelnut spread.
- Cocoa Powder: Adds a rich chocolate flavor with a slight bitterness.
- Coconut Oil: Provides a smooth and glossy consistency to the hazelnut spread.
- Dark Chocolate: Adds a deep, intense cocoa flavor and provides a smooth and creamy texture to the hazelnut spread.
Ingredients for Cookies Balls:
- Bananas: Adds natural sweetness to the truffle mixture. Contributes to the moistness and softness of the truffles.
- Cookies: Provides the base and structure for the truffles. Adds a crumbly texture to the truffles.
- Dark Chocolate: Adds depth to the overall truffle’s flavor. Creates an attractive visual contrast on the cookie balls.
- Water: Help to melt the chocolate and create a smoother and creamier texture.
- Hazelnut: Adds a nutty flavor that complements the chocolate.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Turtle Cookie Balls
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Make Hazelnuts Spread:
1. Toast the hazelnuts for approx. 8 minutes, then place the hazelnuts on a plate, and let them cool briefly, then peel away loose skins and transfer them to a small bowl.
2. Blend the toasted hazelnuts in a food processor for approximately 3-4 minutes until a smooth hazelnut butter is formed. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut oil with the hazelnut butter and blend again.
3. Incorporate melted chocolate and blend until the mixture attains a silky and smooth consistency.
4. Transfer the homemade Nutella into a small bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
How to Make the Cookie Balls:
1. In a big bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they're smooth.
2. Crush the cookies in a food processor and add the cookie crumbs to the bowl with mashed bananas and mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Grab a bit of the cookie mix and roll it into small balls. Use your thumbs to gently press and create space in the dough.
4. Put hazelnut spread into the space, and a bit of the cookie mix on top, making sure to completely cover the Hazelnut spread or Nutella.
5. Roll the mixture between your hands to form a round ball shape, then put it on a cutting board lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process you've used up all the cookie mixture.
6. Place them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the cookie balls firm up.
7. After the balls have chilled, place them on a serving plate
8. Melt the chocolate with a bit of water in the microwave. Take a spoonful of melted chocolate and drizzle over the top of each ball.
9. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle crushed hazelnuts on the balls for decoration. Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes
10. After the chocolate coating is firm, your Nutella-filled cookie balls are ready to be enjoyed!
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Banana: Use ripe bananas for a naturally sweet flavor. The riper the banana, the more sweetness it adds to the cookie balls.
Cookies: Pick your favorite cookies. Ginger, graham crackers, or oat cookies.
Size: Make sure your banana cookie balls are all the same size. This way, they look nice and neat.
Chilling Time: Let your banana cookie balls chill in the fridge before covering them with chocolate. This makes them firm and easy to cover.
Use Nutella: You can use Nutella instead of making hazelnut spread from scratch, this can save you time in the kitchen.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can make Turtle Cookie Balls ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to enjoy. It's super handy for parties and special occasions.
Yes! If nuts aren't your thing, you can still make awesome Turtle Cookie Balls. Just skip the nuts or swap them with seeds, shredded coconut, or something else crunchy that you like.
Turtle Cookie Balls are perfect for lots of occasions! Think holiday parties, family get-togethers, potlucks, or even as homemade gifts. They're a sweet and easy treat to share.
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📖 Recipe
Turtle Cookie Balls
Ingredients
Ingredients for Hazelnut Spread (Nutella):
- 50 g Hazelnut
- 15 g Powdered Sugar
- 3 g Cocoa Powder
- 10 g Coconut Oil
- 50 g Dark Chocolate
Ingredients for Cookies Balls:
- 2 Bananas
- 330 g Cookies
- 100 g Dark Chocolate
- 3 teaspoon Water
- 20 g Hazelnut
Instructions
How to Make Hazelnuts Spread:
- In a pan, toast the hazelnuts for about 8 minutes, or until the skins are dark and cracked.
- Place hazelnut on a plate, allow to cool slightly, then remove loose skins and place them in a small bowl.
- Place toasted hazelnuts in a food processor and blend for about 3-4 minutes or until a smooth hazelnut butter is achieved.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut oil to the hazelnut butter.
- Blend until all ingredients are well combined and a smooth chocolate hazelnut spread is achieved.
- Add melted chocolate and blend until the mixture is silky and smooth.
- Transfer the homemade Nutella to a small bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
How to Make the Cookie Balls:
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until they turn into fine crumbs.
- Transfer the cookie crumbs into the bowl with mashed bananas and mix well until combined.
- Take small portions of the cookie mixture and roll them into small balls.
- With two thumbs apply gentle pressure and make some space in the dough.
- Fill it with hazelnut spread.
- Cover with a little cookie mixture. Ensure that the Nutella is completely enclosed within the mixture.
- Roll the mixture in between your palms, make the round ball shape, and place it on a parchment-lined cutting board.
- Continue this process until you have used all the cookie mixture.
- Place the cutting board in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cookie balls to firm up.
- Once the balls have chilled, place them on a nice serving plate.
- Melt the chocolate with a little water in microwave.
- Take one spoon of melted chocolate and cover the top of each ball.
- While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle the balls with crushed hazelnuts for decoration.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once the chocolate coating is set, your Nutella-filled cookie balls are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
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