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Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating

Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles that Melt in Your Mouth

Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating are no-bake treats that impress with their festive flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 2 cups Crushed Gingerbread Cookies Store-bought can save time.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for smooth mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the mixture.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Ginger Essential flavor of gingerbread.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Compliments ginger.
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg Adds nutty undertones.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves Adds aromatic intensity.
  • 1/4 cup Molasses Provides moisture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Rounds out flavors.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Coats the truffles.
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil Optional for smoother coating.
For Rolling (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Extra Crushed Gingerbread Cookies or Cocoa Powder For visual appeal.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Microwave
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Mix crushed cookies with softened cream cheese until smooth and evenly incorporated.
  3. Gradually stir in powdered sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, molasses, and vanilla.
  4. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Melt semisweet chocolate with optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  7. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip back into the bowl.
  8. Sprinkle the tops with crushed gingerbread or cocoa powder while still wet.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to harden the chocolate.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Monitor chocolate closely while melting to prevent burning.

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