Easy No-Bake Gingerbread Truffles 🎄
These Easy No-Bake Gingerbread Truffles are the perfect festive treat! With crushed gingerbread cookies, creamy cream cheese, and warming spices, dipped in white chocolate, they are simple to make and ideal for the holiday season.
Equipment
- Food processor (optional)
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups gingerbread cookies crushed into fine crumbs
- 4 ounces cream cheese ½ block, softened
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers for coating
- festive sprinkles optional toppings
- crushed gingerbread crumbs optional toppings
- cinnamon for dusting, optional toppings
Instructions
- Get Crumbly: Easily crush your gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin.
- Mix & Mingle: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fine cookie crumbs with softened cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Using clean hands can help achieve a wonderfully smooth texture.
- Shape Up: Scoop out about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time. Roll each portion gently between your palms to form neat, bite-sized balls. Place your perfectly shaped truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This recipe typically yields about 20-24 delightful truffles.
- Chill Out: Place the tray of truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or in the freezer for about 15 minutes. This quick chill is key to making them firm enough for easy dipping.
- Dip & Drizzle: Add the white chocolate chips or melting wafers to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short 30-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and wonderfully smooth. Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl for a clean coating. Return the coated truffle to your parchment-lined tray. If adding optional toppings, sprinkle them on immediately while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set & Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely. You can let them set at room temperature or place the tray back in the refrigerator to speed up the process. Once firm, your easy and healthy-ish gingerbread truffles are ready to enjoy or store!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite optional toppings like festive sprinkles or a dusting of cinnamon!
Nutrition Information (per truffle):
Calories: 36
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 36
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
