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Gingerbread Truffles

Delicious No-Bake Gingerbread Truffles for Holiday Joy

Indulge in festive Gingerbread Truffles that combine rich cream cheese and gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday joy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 2 cups Gingerbread Cookies Crunchy, store-bought cookies
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Essential for holiday aroma
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Compliments other spices
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Adds warmth
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness
For the Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Or melting wafers

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Gingerbread Truffles Preparation
  1. Crush approximately 2 cups of gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg, and ¼ tsp of ground cloves. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Refrigerate the truffles for 30-60 minutes until firm to the touch.
  5. Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until completely smooth.
  6. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
  7. Sprinkle toppings over the truffles while chocolate is still soft. Let stand until chocolate sets completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Get creative with your toppings! Crushed gingerbread or festive sprinkles can add a delightful finishing touch.

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