Description
Indulge in these rich gingerbread truffles coated in creamy chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gingerbread cookies, crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Gingerbread Base: Start by crumbling the gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs.
- Mix in Cream Cheese and Spices: In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well blended.
- Chill the Mixture: Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Form the Truffles: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Coat Each Truffle: Use a fork to dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
- Chill Again: Pop the truffles back in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, they’re ready to serve!
Notes
Feel free to sprinkle some crushed peppermint or sea salt on top for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: gingerbread truffles, holiday desserts, chocolate truffles, festive treats