Gingerbread Truffles Recipe
Delightfully sweet and festive Gingerbread Truffles combine crushed gingerbread cookies with creamy cream cheese and warming spices, coated in smooth white chocolate for an irresistible holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 300g (about 2 ½ cups) gingerbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 120g (4 oz or half a block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Toppings
- 250g (8 oz) white chocolate chips or melting wafers, for coating
- Optional toppings: festive sprinkles, crushed gingerbread, or a dusting of cinnamon
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place the gingerbread cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Alternatively, place them in a sealed zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until they reach a fine crumb texture.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies with softened cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated and a soft, sticky dough forms. Using clean hands to mix can help achieve a smoother texture.
- Roll Into Balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough to make 20–24 truffles.
- Chill the Truffles: Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes until the truffles are firm enough to dip.
- Melt and Dip: Add the white chocolate chips or melting wafers to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate using a fork, allowing the excess to drip off. Return the coated truffle to the parchment-lined tray. Add optional toppings while the coating is still wet.
- Let Set: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or place the tray back in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- You can substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Chill the truffles well before dipping to prevent the coating from sliding off.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For an extra festive touch, add crushed peppermint candy or edible glitter as toppings.
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