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Gingerbread Truffles

Decadent Gingerbread Truffles for Irresistible Holiday Joy

These Gingerbread Truffles are a festive delight crafted from gingerbread cookies and cream cheese, perfect for holiday joy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 2 cups Crushed Gingerbread Cookies Use store-bought to maintain consistency and moisture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat and softened for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds holiday aroma
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Elevates flavor depth
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves A small amount adds kick
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Harmonizes flavors
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 12 ounces White Chocolate Chips or Melting Wafers Choose chips for easy availability; wafers for a smoother melt

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Truffles
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine about 2 cups of crushed gingerbread cookies with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use a spatula or your hands to mix everything together until fully incorporated and smooth, resembling a thick dough.
  2. Once the truffle mixture is ready, scoop out small amounts and roll them into 20–24 bite-sized balls, approximately one inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
  3. Transfer the baking sheet with the shaped truffles to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt about 12 ounces of white chocolate chips or melting wafers. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and melted.
  5. Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off back into the bowl. Carefully place the dipped truffles on parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Gingerbread Truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 1 month.

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