Description
Delightful gingerbread truffles that combine the cozy flavors of gingerbread cookies in a rich, creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine gingerbread cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and sticky.
- Roll small pieces of the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to coat evenly.
- Place coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. While still wet, sprinkle with toppings.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm. Enjoy your delicious creations!
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest or experimenting with different coatings like cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, truffles, holiday treats, dessert, easy recipes, no-bake