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Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating

Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating Recipe

Delight in these Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating, a festive treat perfect for gifting during the holiday season.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 2 cups finely crushed gingerbread cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Optional Garnish
  • ¼ cup extra crushed gingerbread cookies
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely crush your gingerbread cookies and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies with softened cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, molasses, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Form truffle balls from the mixture about 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies or cocoa powder before the chocolate sets.
  9. Refrigerate the coated truffles for about 30 minutes to harden.
  10. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These truffles can be frozen for up to three months. Ensure containers are tightly sealed to maintain freshness.

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