Description
These truffles capture the warm flavors of the holiday season, featuring a delightful combination of spiced gingerbread and rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for smoothness in coating)
- Optional: additional crushed gingerbread cookies or festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Crush the gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the Truffles: Portion the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: Combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off before placing back on the sheet.
- Add Decorations: Sprinkle optional toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Let Set: Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Store and Enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container and enjoy within a week.
Notes
Chilling the mixture is crucial for smoother rolling. High-quality ingredients yield better results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg