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Easy No-Bake Gingerbread Truffles Recipe

Gingerbread Truffles

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These no-bake Gingerbread Truffles pack all the cozy, spiced flavor of traditional gingerbread into rich, fudgy bites that require zero oven time. Made with gingersnap crumbs, cream cheese, molasses, and warm spices, they come together in under 30 minutes of hands-on time and are perfect for holiday parties, gift giving, or keeping in the fridge for whenever a sweet craving hits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30 truffles
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender For crushing gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon Medium cookie scoop recommended for uniform truffles
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowls For coating options
  • Microwave-safe bowl If melting chocolate

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles

  • 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs 240g, about 35-40 cookies
  • 8 oz cream cheese 225g, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt pinch

For Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g, for coating
  • ½ cup cocoa powder 50g, for coating
  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies 100g, for coating
  • 12 oz dark chocolate 340g, melted, for coating

Instructions
 

  • Add gingersnap cookies to a food processor and pulse 15-20 times until fine, uniform crumbs form with no large chunks. Measure out exactly 2 cups and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then mix in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, molasses, vanilla, and salt. Beat until completely smooth.
  • Fold the gingersnap cookie crumbs into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky but hold together when pressed. Adjust with extra crumbs or cream cheese if needed.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, until cold and firm enough to scoop.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop portions of the chilled mixture and roll into smooth 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared sheet about 1 inch apart. Keep hands slightly damp with cold water to prevent sticking.
  • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the shaped truffles for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, until firm to the touch.
  • Prepare your chosen coating in a small shallow bowl. Working with 5-6 truffles at a time, roll each truffle in the coating, pressing gently so it adheres. For chocolate coating, dip using a fork and let excess drip off. Return coated truffles to the baking sheet and refrigerate 15-20 minutes to set.

Notes

  • Room temperature cream cheese: Cold cream cheese creates lumps that are hard to smooth out, so let it soften for at least 30 minutes before starting.
  • Don't over-process the cookies: Pulse your food processor rather than running it continuously to avoid turning the crumbs into powder.
  • Chill between steps: Each chilling stage is important for workability, so don't skip or shorten these times.
  • Keep your hands cold: Run your hands under cold water and dry them between rolling batches to prevent the mixture from sticking.
  • Work in small batches: Only remove a few truffles from the fridge at a time when coating to keep them firm.
  • Use fresh spices: Ground spices lose potency over time, so check your spice cabinet and replace any that are more than a year old.
  • Add mix-ins: Fold in ¼ cup of finely chopped crystallized ginger or mini chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
  • Double coat for elegance: Roll truffles in cocoa powder first, chill, then dip in melted chocolate for a gorgeous two-tone effect.
  • Storage: Store truffles in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Make-ahead: Prepare truffles up to 2 weeks ahead if refrigerating, or up to 3 months ahead if freezing. For best texture, coat no more than 3-4 days before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TruffleCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 65mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9g
Keyword easy christmas candy, gingerbread truffles, gingersnap truffles, No Bake Dessert, no bake holiday treats
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