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Gingerbread Truffles

Gingerbread Truffles
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Gingerbread Truffles are a quick and easy festive treat combining crushed gingerbread cookies with cream cheese and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, coated in rich semi-sweet chocolate. These creamy, spiced truffles offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that melt in your mouth, ideal for holiday parties, gifting, or cozy snacking.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies (about 10–12 cookies)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

Spices and Flavorings

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweetener

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Coating

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Crush the Gingerbread Cookies: Start by placing your gingerbread cookies in a food processor or a sealable bag and crush them into fine crumbs. This base material will give your truffles their classic texture and spicy foundation.
  2. Mix in Cream Cheese and Spices: In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Stir until you have a smooth, firm dough that can hold its shape.
  3. Shape the Truffles: Use your hands or a small scoop to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray to keep things tidy and ready for chilling.
  4. Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the shaped truffles for about 30 minutes to firm up; this step helps them maintain their shape during coating.
  5. Coat with Melted Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips gently in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate, ensuring it’s fully covered, and then set them back on parchment paper to harden.
  6. Final Chill and Enjoy: Chill the coated truffles until the chocolate sets completely. Then, they’re ready to be savored or packaged for gifting!

Notes

  • Chill Thoroughly: Make sure to chill the truffle mixture before coating to prevent melting and ensure smooth chocolate covering.
  • Use Quality Chocolate: High-quality chocolate will make a big difference in flavor and texture.
  • Adjust Spices to Taste: Feel free to tweak your spice levels depending on how bold or subtle you want the gingerbread flavor.
  • Keep Hands Cool: If truffle dough gets too warm while rolling, pop it back in the fridge to make shaping easier.
  • Drying Rack for Coating: Use a wire rack with parchment underneath to allow excess chocolate to drip and create an even coat.

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Keywords: gingerbread truffles, holiday treats, gingerbread recipe, chocolate truffles, festive desserts

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