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Gingerbread Truffles – Soft, Spiced & Irresistibly Festive

If you love warm holiday spices, cozy Christmas treats, and simple no-bake desserts that look absolutely stunning, these Gingerbread Truffles are about to become your new seasonal favorite. They combine the rich, nostalgic flavor of gingerbread cookies, the creaminess of soft cream cheese, and the sweetness of white chocolate to create perfectly smooth, melt-in-your-mouth truffles with a festive holiday twist. Every bite is a burst of Christmas flavor — warm cinnamon, notes of cloves and nutmeg, buttery gingerbread crumbs, and silky white chocolate coating. These truffles are elegant, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. You don’t need an oven, complicated steps, or long prep time. Just crush, mix, roll, dip, decorate… and enjoy. These truffles are perfect for: Christmas dessert platters Holiday gift boxes Office treats Pinterest dessert boards No-bake party sweets Classroom treats Last-minute holiday desserts Let’s create the dreamiest gingerbread truffles that taste like a Christmas hug in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Your exact ingredient list, beautifully structured.
Spices & Flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Cookies
  • 300 g Gingerbread cookies any brand or homemade
Chocolate
  • 250 g White chocolate chips or melting wafers
Dairy
  • 120 g Cream cheese softened

Equipment

  • Food processor or rolling pin (to crush cookies)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl (for melting white chocolate)
  • Spoon or dipping fork
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step 1: Crush the Gingerbread Cookies
  1. Place gingerbread cookies in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until finely crushed into a sand-like texture.
  3. If you don’t have a processor:
  4. Place cookies in a zip-top bag
  5. Crush with a rolling pin
  6. Make sure there are no large chunks.
Step 2: Mix the Truffle Base
  1. In a bowl combine:
  2. Gingerbread cookie crumbs
  3. Cream cheese
  4. Cinnamon
  5. Cloves
  6. Nutmeg
  7. Vanilla extract
  8. Mix well until a thick, smooth dough forms.
  9. The mixture should be soft but firm enough to roll.
  10. Taste — flavor should be warm, spicy, and sweet.
Step 3: Chill the Dough
  1. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  2. This helps the dough firm up for easy shaping.
Step 4: Shape the Truffles
  1. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough.
  2. Roll into smooth round balls.
  3. Place on parchment-lined baking tray.
  4. Repeat until all dough is used.
Step 5: Melt the White Chocolate
  1. Place chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat in 20–25 second intervals, stirring between each.
  3. Continue until chocolate is:
  4. Fully melted
  5. Smooth
  6. Glossy
  7. Do NOT overheat or chocolate will seize.
Step 6: Dip the Truffles
  1. Using a fork or dipping tool:
  2. Dip each truffle into melted chocolate
  3. Tap lightly to remove excess
  4. Place back on the tray
  5. Repeat for all truffles.
  6. Optional toppings:
  7. Gingerbread crumbs
  8. Cinnamon sugar
  9. White chocolate drizzle
  10. Gold sprinkles
  11. Crushed holiday cookies
Step 7: Chill to Set
  1. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until chocolate shell hardens.
  2. Your beautiful festive truffles are ready!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store truffles in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Freezer
Freeze up to 2 months.
Thaw 10 minutes before eating.
Room Temperature
Safe for 3–4 hours at parties.
🥄 Variations
1. Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
Dip in dark or milk chocolate.
2. Cinnamon Roll Gingerbread Truffles
Add ½ teaspoon extra cinnamon.
3. Gingerbread Cheesecake Truffles
Add 2 teaspoons powdered sugar to the filling.
4. Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Truffles
Add mini chocolate chips to the dough.
5. Peppermint Gingerbread Truffles
Add a tiny drop of peppermint extract.
6. Cookie Butter Gingerbread Truffles
Add 1 tablespoon Biscoff spread for deeper spice flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why use cream cheese?
It binds the crumbs and gives a cheesecake-like creaminess.
2. Can I use milk chocolate instead of white?
Yes — any chocolate works.
3. Why is my dough too sticky?
Add 2–3 tablespoons extra cookie crumbs.
4. Why is my dough too dry?
Add a bit more cream cheese.
5. Can I freeze the truffles?
Yes — freeze beautifully.
6. Can I add more spices?
Yes — adjust to preferred intensity.
7. Why does my chocolate clump?
It overheated — melt slowly.
8. Can kids help make this recipe?
Yes — it’s simple and no-bake.
9. Can I make these dairy-free?
Use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free chocolate.
10. Can I double the recipe?
Yes — perfect for holiday gifting.
🏁 Conclusion
These Gingerbread Truffles are everything a holiday treat should be — warm, cozy, creamy, sweet, spiced, and beautifully festive. They’re incredibly easy to make, require no baking, and taste like Christmas wrapped in a smooth chocolate shell. With rich gingerbread crumbs, soft cream cheese, holiday spices, and silky white chocolate, each truffle melts in your mouth and delivers pure seasonal joy.
Perfect for Christmas dessert boards, holiday parties, cookie exchanges, teacher gifts, and viral Pinterest posts, these truffles look stunning and taste even better. Once you try them, they’ll become a yearly tradition — simple, elegant, and unforgettable.
Enjoy the magic of gingerbread in every bite!