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Gingerbread Truffles

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Deliciously spiced Gingerbread Truffles coated in rich dark chocolate, perfect for festive celebrations.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 truffles 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup gingerbread cookies (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger (ground)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate (melted)
  • Sprinkles or crushed nuts (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and equipment, including a food processor and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Crush Cookies: Pulse gingerbread cookies in the food processor until finely crushed.
  3. Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and ground ginger, mixing until uniform.
  4. Shape Truffles: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate truffles for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  6. Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
  7. Coat Truffles: Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and decorate with sprinkles or nuts before the chocolate sets.

Notes

These truffles can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer to maintain freshness.

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