Gingerbread truffles

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Prep Time 25

chill time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings 25

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

For the filling

2 cups gingerbread cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
8 oz cream cheese
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coating

12 oz white or dark chocolate ( depend on preference
sprinkles, crushed gingerbread cookies, or a drizzle of contrasting chocolate for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the gingerbread crumbs
To make the Gingerbread Crumbs Place gingerbread cookies in a food processor and pulse until you get fine crumbs. Or, if you do not have a food processor, place the cookies in a ziplock bag, close it, and use a rolling pin to crush the cookies.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
Put the cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, ground spices, and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl and mix well. Mix until it is stiff enough to hold together, kind of like dough.
Step 3: Shape the Truffles
Take small spoonful of the mixture - about 1 tablespoon. Using your hands, roll these small spoonful into round, smooth balls. Position the truffle balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Chill the Truffles
Place the truffle balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm. That way, they would keep their shape during the coating process.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate
Melt your chosen chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second intervals and stirring in between to prevent burning.
Step 6: Coat the Truffles
Insert fork or dipping tool and carefully immerse each truffle into melted chocolate, ensuring a full coverage. Shake off the extra chocolate and then return to the parchment paper.
Step 7: Add Garnishes
When the chocolate is still fresh, garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies, holiday sprinkles, or contrast chocolate to add flavor
Step 8: Set the Coating
Let the truffles sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate hardens completely.