Description
Indulge in delightful truffles that blend the warm spices of gingerbread with a creamy chocolate coating, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 8 oz dark chocolate, for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Gingerbread Base: Crush gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor.
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine crushed gingerbread, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar, blending in spices until well mixed.
- Roll into Balls: Shape the mixture into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Garnish: Optionally sprinkle crushed nuts or cocoa powder on top before the chocolate sets.
- Storage: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For added variation, try using white chocolate or vegan chocolate for the coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, chocolate truffles, holiday desserts, festive treats, family recipe