Description
A delightful recipe for making gingerbread truffles that are perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and coat with sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them set in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy your festive gingerbread truffles!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for coating.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Truffles