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Gingerbread Truffles


  • Author: cookthatdish
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 truffles
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and comforting Gingerbread Truffles that blend classic holiday flavors with a creamy twist.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup melting chocolate (semisweet or dark)
  • Festive sugar or cinnamon for garnish


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix crushed gingerbread cookies and cream cheese until well combined.
  2. Add ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  6. Dip the chilled truffles in the melted chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle with festive sugar or additional spices.
  8. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

For a fun twist, you can experiment with flavored chocolate or add orange zest for extra freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling and Dipping
  • Cuisine: American