Gingerbread Truffles Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treat to Make
Indulge in the delightful taste of gingerbread with these rich and creamy truffles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed gingerbread cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together crushed gingerbread cookies and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Dip each ball into melted dark chocolate, coating them completely.
- Place the chocolate-covered truffles back on the baking sheet.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with crushed gingerbread or nuts before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Truffles, Dessert, Recipes