Description
These delicious Gingerbread Truffles are perfect for the holiday season, bringing the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a rich chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine gingerbread cookie crumbs, cream cheese, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and powdered sugar. Mix well until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return them to the baking sheet.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Gingerbread truffles can be decorated with sprinkles or crushed gingerbread for a festive touch.
- These truffles make a great gift when packaged in a decorative box.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg