Description
Easy no-bake gingerbread truffles are a delightful Christmas treat. They capture the warm flavors of gingerbread in a simple, rich truffle perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the truffle balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- While the truffles are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious gingerbread truffles!
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can roll the finished truffles in crushed gingerbread cookies or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you don’t have graham crackers, you can use digestive biscuits or other plain cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: Approx. 120 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 20mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 12g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10mg