Description
Gingerbread cake truffles are bite-sized treats made from crumbled gingerbread cake mixed with frosting, rolled into balls, and coated in chocolate. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gingerbread cake (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
- 2 cups dark or white chocolate (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the gingerbread cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into small, even-sized balls (about 1-inch diameter).
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and decorate with sprinkles or nuts if desired.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or chill for faster setting.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, add extra spices.
- Use a fork or dipping tool for smooth chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: gingerbread truffles, holiday dessert, no-bake treats, cake balls, chocolate-covered truffles