Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Truffles. Combining the warm spices of gingerbread with a creamy chocolate coating, these truffles are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite bursts with flavor, making them an irresistible treat that friends and family will love. Easy to make and customizable, these truffles are bound to become a favorite during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Festive sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Crush gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- In a large bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off before returning them to the baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles for decoration. Allow truffles to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg