🎄 Easy Made Gingerbread Truffles – Bite-Sized Holiday Bliss

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🍪 Spiced | 🍫 Chocolatey | 🧡 Perfect for Gifting
These Gingerbread Truffles are the ultimate festive treat—soft, spiced centers coated in rich chocolate and sprinkled with holiday magic. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or just a cozy night by the fire, they’re quick, easy, and utterly irresistible.

Why You’ll Love These Gingerbread Truffles

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Chill Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Yields: 24 truffles
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Warm gingerbread spices, creamy chocolate coating
🎄 Perfect For: Holiday gifting, dessert trays, after-dinner treats

Gingerbread Truffle Ingredients – Sweet, Spiced, and Festive

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup molasses
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• Optional: crushed candy canes or sprinkles for topping

How to Make Gingerbread Truffles – Soft, Spiced, and Chocolatey

Step 1: Make the Gingerbread Base
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in molasses and vanilla until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Chill the Dough
Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

Step 3: Shape the Truffles
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Coat in Chocolate
Dip each truffle in melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Return to parchment to set.

Step 5: Add Festive Touches
Before chocolate sets completely, sprinkle with crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Optional Toppings That Take It Over the Top

• White chocolate drizzle
• Crushed gingerbread cookies
• Mini chocolate chips
• Gold or red sugar sprinkles

What Everyone’s Saying About These Gingerbread Truffles

“These are dangerously good—my family ate half the batch immediately!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Hannah P.
“Perfect balance of spices and chocolate. So festive!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Lauren S.
“I gifted these and everyone raved about them.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Melissa R.

Gingerbread Truffles – Spicy, Sweet, and Totally Festive

These Gingerbread Truffles are bite-sized, rich, and full of holiday spice. With ginger, cinnamon, and molasses flavor, dipped in chocolate, they make the perfect sweet treat for gifting or holiday snacking.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Chill 1 hour hr

Servings: 24 truffles

Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate melted

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler for chocolate

Method

 

Mix the Base

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in molasses and vanilla until a dough forms.

Shape Truffles

1. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Chill

1. Refrigerate 30–60 minutes until firm.

Dip in Chocolate

1. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each truffle into melted chocolate. Return to the parchment to set.

Serve or Store

1. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies or holiday sprinkles before chocolate sets.

Make ahead: Can be made a day or two before serving.

For a boozy twist: Add 1–2 tsp of bourbon or rum to the dough.

FAQ – Gingerbread Truffles

If you love these spiced Gingerbread Truffles, you’ll also enjoy these playful No-Bake Grinch Oreo Truffles—another easy and festive holiday treat!