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This Cocoa Dusted Truffles have the bitterness of the cocoa on the outside and the creamy coconut inside which is a delicious combination. These are also dairy free with an AIP option.

close up of cocoa dusted truffles on white plate

What are cocoa dusted truffles?

They are fudgy ball of chocolate with a coating of cocoa powder on the outside. The bitterness of the cocoa on the outside and the creamy inside is a delicious combination. These Cocoa Dusted Truffles are a little different because the fudgy chocolate is mixed in with shredded coconut. You can also make these into AIP Truffles by using carob instead of cocoa. If you are looking for AIP ‘Chocolate’ recipes, check out this round up.

Why are they called chocolate truffles?

They are called chocolate truffles because they resembled the mushroom, truffle. [source]

Do chocolate truffles have truffles in them?

Nope. While they get their name from the truffle mushroom, that’s all it gets from the truffle. There is no truffle in chocolate truffles.

What is the difference between a truffle and a bon bon?

A bon bon is a mold chocolate that doesn’t have a chocolate center. Traditionally, it has a fruit center. [source]

close up of bitten cocoa dusted chocolate truffle

How to store chocolate truffles?

These Cocoa Dusted Truffles will last about a week in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. And they freeze well (like my AIP Lace Cookies) so they can last about 3 months in the freezer. Just make sure to defrost in the fridge when before you are ready to serve.

Ingredients

Coconut Butter
Coconut Oil
Vanilla Extract: If you prefer vanilla powder, you only need 1/2 teaspoon.
Honey: Maple syrup is a good substitute.
Salt: Make sure to use sea salt. Anything other salt may alter the taste.
Cocoa Powder: Make sure to save additional for dusting, Cacao powder is a good substitute. Ans substitute Carob Powder to make it AIP.
Coconut: Make sure the shredded coconut is unsweetened.

How to make Dusted Chocolate truffles

1. Prepare baking sheet and line with parchment paper then set aside.

hands placing parchment paper on baking sheet

2. Combine the coconut butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, honey, and salt into a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the coconut butter is softened and all the ingredients are combined.

hands holding saucepan and stirring with spoon.

3. Remove from the heat then add the cocoa powder and shredded coconut. Stir until combined.

hand holding saucepan while other hand stirs with spoon

4. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, divide into 13 equal balls on the baking sheet. Then put into the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, dust with cocoa powder.

using scooper to scoop chocolate truffles into parchment lined baking sheet.

Tips for making the best Cocoa Dusted Truffles

Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for about a week, dusting with fresh cocoa right before serving.
These also freeze well, just thaw them out in the refrigerator before serving.
Make sure the shredded coconut is unsweetened.
If you prefer vanilla powder, you only need 1/2 teaspoon.

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Cocoa Dusted Truffles (Dairy Free, AIP Option)