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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.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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

Yield: 1PortionCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 25g