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gingerbread truffles

Gingerbread Truffles

These Gingerbread Truffles are easy no-bake holiday treats that combine crushed gingerbread cookies with cream cheese, rolled into balls and dipped in white chocolate. Perfect spiced dessert balls for Christmas gifting and holiday parties.
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Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas truffles, cream cheese truffles, easy holiday dessert, gingerbread cookie truffles, Gingerbread Truffles, holiday treats, no-bake gingerbread truffles
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 truffle's
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $8.50

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor To crush gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs
  • 1 Large mixing bowl To mix cookie crumbs with cream cheese
  • 1 Small cookie scoop For uniform truffle sizes (optional)
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper for chilling and drying
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl To melt white chocolate
  • 1 Fork or dipping tool For coating truffles in chocolate

Ingredients

  • 3 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs about 25-30 cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother coating
  • Dark chocolate for drizzling
  • Holiday sprinkles
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting
  • Crystallized ginger pieces

Instructions

  • Pulse gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs (or crush in a bag). You should have about 3 cups.
  • Beat softened cream cheese, then mix in crumbs, powdered sugar, vanilla, and spices until it forms a thick dough. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and chill 15 minutes.
  • Melt white chocolate (add a little coconut oil if desired). Dip each chilled ball, letting excess drip off, and place back on the sheet.
  • Add sprinkles or toppings while wet. For a dark chocolate drizzle, let the coating set first, then drizzle and let firm up before storing.

Notes

The secret to perfect Gingerbread Truffles is proper chilling and room temperature cream cheese. Let cream cheese soften for 30 minutes before mixing, and chill the mixture at least 30 minutes before rolling. Chill rolled balls another 15 minutes before dipping in chocolate. This ensures smooth texture and easy coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg