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Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating

Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Chocolate Bliss

Indulge in these Decadent Spiced Gingerbread Truffles with Creamy Chocolate Coating, a delightful treat for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 cup finely crushed gingerbread cookies
  • ½ cup softened cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional
For Rolling
  • extra crushed gingerbread cookies optional
  • cocoa powder optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely crush the gingerbread cookies to create a flavorful base for your truffles.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies with softened cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, molasses, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Take the chilled mixture out and form into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in intervals until smooth.
  7. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  8. Sprinkle with optional toppings before the chocolate sets.
  9. Return truffles to the fridge for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality semisweet chocolate for the best flavor. The truffles can be stored in the fridge for a week or frozen for up to 2 months.

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