Description
These no-bake gingerbread truffles are a quick and easy holiday treat. They are perfect for Christmas gifts or a festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies or sprinkles for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the gingerbread cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler. Stir in the coconut oil if using to help with melting and consistency.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies or your desired sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, you can add a tablespoon of molasses to the truffle mixture.
- Experiment with different coatings like dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
- These truffles can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg