Description
These Chocolate Covered Gingerbread Truffles combine the warm spices of gingersnap cookies with creamy cream cheese and a rich melting chocolate coating. Perfect as a festive holiday treat or an elegant dessert bite, these truffles are easy to prepare and delightfully decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture
- 1 pound gingersnap cookies
- 10 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Chocolate Coating
- 10 oz. melting chocolate
Instructions
- Process cookies: In a food processor, pulse the gingersnap cookies until they become fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a mixing bowl and reserve about 1/4 cup for garnishing the truffles later.
- Mix cream cheese and spices: Add the softened cream cheese and cinnamon to the bowl with cookie crumbs. Use a hand mixer to blend it all together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Form truffles: Shape the mixture into approximately 24 evenly sized balls. Place these balls on a tray and refrigerate for about one hour to firm up, facilitating easier dipping.
- Melt chocolate: Gently melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power. Heat in short bursts and stir frequently to create a smooth, creamy texture without burning the chocolate.
- Dip truffles: Carefully dip each chilled gingerbread ball into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat it fully. Shake off any excess chocolate, then place the coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle a little of the reserved cookie crumbs on top of each truffle for decoration.
- Set chocolate coating: Transfer the baking sheet with dipped truffles to the refrigerator or freezer to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Store properly: Keep the finished truffles stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness. They can also be kept at room temperature during cooler months.
Notes
- Store the gingerbread truffles in the refrigerator or freezer for best freshness and texture.
- During cooler months, storing at room temperature is suitable if preferred.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Ensure the chocolate is not overheated to avoid burning and a grainy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
