Description
Delightful Gingerbread Truffles embody the festive spirit of the holiday season with rich flavors and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the gingerbread cookie crumbs, cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles in the fridge for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll in sprinkles or crushed nuts if desired.
- Place back on the baking sheet and let the chocolate set.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is very soft for easy mixing. For unique variations, consider adding vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg