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Gingerbread Truffles

Delightful bite-sized Gingerbread Truffles, perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or cozy nights in, combining flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies Can use store-bought gingerbread cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese Adjust for desired texture
  • 1 tsp ground ginger Use fresh spices for stronger flavor
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Coating & Garnish
  • 12 oz chocolate (for coating) Can use white, dark, or flavored chocolate
  • festive sugar or additional spices For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the crushed gingerbread cookies, cream cheese, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Chill the rolled truffles in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  2. Dip each chilled truffle in the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly.
  3. Place the coated truffles back on the baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle with festive sugar or additional spices while the chocolate is still soft.
Storage
  1. Allow to set and then store in the fridge until ready to serve or gift.

Notes

These truffles can be made a few days in advance and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week, or freeze for up to two months.