Description
Gingerbread Truffles are the perfect festive treat that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with a creamy chocolate coating. These delightful confections offer a burst of holiday flavor in every bite, making them ideal for celebrations or as thoughtful gifts. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can easily impress family and friends with these charming truffles that embody the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon (preferably Ceylon)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark or milk chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and setting up a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Add molasses and heavy cream to the dry mixture; stir until combined. If too dry, add a splash more cream.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour until firm.
- Roll chilled mixture into bite-sized balls (about golf ball size).
- Melt dipping chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Dip each truffle in melted chocolate until fully coated and place on wax paper to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg