• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
All Tastes German
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Classes
  • My Account
  • Contact Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Classes
  • My Account
  • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Classes
    • My Account
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » German Christmas Cookies

    Gingerbread Truffles - Lebkuchenpralinen

    Published: Dec 21, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Homemade chocolates are always a special treat. This truffle recipe incorporates the distinct spice mixture of gingerbread and makes the perfect festive treat for the Christmas holidays.

    Gingerbread Truffles

    Placed in a clear cellophane bag and wrapped with a pretty bow these truffles make the perfect edible gift for every chocolate lover or a baby shower buffet.

    Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

    How are gingerbred truffles called in German?

    Gingerbread truffles are called "Lebkuchentrüffel" or "Lebkuchenpralinen" in German.

    How to pronounce "Lebkuchentrüffel" and "Lebkuchenpralinen" in German?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Lebkuchentrüffel" and "Lebkuchenpralinen" in German.

    click play button to listen

    Free Gingerbread Truffle Gift Tag Download

    Gingerbread-Truffles-Gift-Tags
    Gingerbread-Christmas-Gift-TagsDownload

    Authentic German Gingerbread Truffles Recipe

    Gingerbread Chocolate Truffles

    Gingerbread Truffles

    Angela Schofield
    These Gingerbread truffles are a flavor explosion in your mouth and make not only a great treat for the Christmas holidays.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 30 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Candy
    Cuisine German
    Servings 20
    Calories 265 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
    • 2 oz. dark chocolate
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ⅓ cup roughly chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
    • 1 ½ tsp. ground gingerbread spice

    For the Topping

    • 4-6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 tbsp. virgin coconut oil or shortening

    Instructions
     

    • Chop chocolate and add to a medium bowl.
    • In a small saucepan bring heavy whipping cream to a boil and pour the heavy cream over the chocolate.
    • Stir until the chocolate has completely dissolved.
    • Add the gingerbread spice and the nuts and stir until everything is well combined.
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Scoop one teaspoon of the chocolate mixture and shape the dough into bite sized balls.
    • Heat coconut oil or shortening and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
    • Remove from heat and dip truffles, one at a time, into the chocolate, and place on a cooling rack.
    • Allow chocolate to set.
    • Store in a cool place, in an airtight container.

    Notes

    For an amazing festive look, sprinkle the truffles with edible glitter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 7mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25g
    Keyword gingerbread, truffles
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    How to store truffles?

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can use a plastic container or a mason jar.

    The truffles should keep about 2-3 week, but I bet they wont last as long.

    « Homemade Candied Lemon & Orange Peel
    The Best German Spritz Cookies »

    Reader Interactions

    Join the Conversation Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Primary Sidebar

    Angela Recipe Developer at All Tastes German.

    Guten Tag, I'm Angela,
    Herzlich willkommen to our German food lovers family. I am so happy you are here! I love share my favorite authentic German recipes with you and tell you about some about my homeland Germany.

    More about me →

    Latest Recipes

    • German Fruit Flan - Easy and Fast Obsttorte Recipe
    • Homemade Strawberry Liqueur - Strawberry Limes
    • German Osterbrot - Osterfladen
    • German Easter Cookies - Quarkblumen

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About

    Copyright © 2022 AS Consulting / All Tastes German