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Bourbon Gingerbread Truffles
The easiest chocolate truffles to make with a gingery bite and hint of bourbon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 20 truffles
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR BOURBON GINGERBREAD TRUFFLES
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs finely crushed in a food processor, about 4-6 ounces of cookies
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
FOR GARNISH:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup gingersnap cookie crumbs finely crushed in a food processor
Instructions
- In a mini prep food processor add the gingersnap cookies and pulse until they've been reduced to fine crumbs. Reserve 1 cup for the truffles an about 1/3 cup for the garnish. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter and chocolate chips and heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Add one cup of the gingersnap crumbs and the bourbon and stir well to combine. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 45 minutes.
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ASSEMBLE THE TRUFFLES:
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- After the chocolate mixture has firmed up, Use a tablespoon measure to portion out one tablespoon of chocolate gingerbread truffle mixture. Roll it into a ball and transfer to the baking sheet. Continue to roll the truffles until you've used all the chocolate filling.
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FOR THE COCOA GARNISH:
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa together to remove any lumps.
- Roll half of the truffles in the cocoa garnish to coat them well. Transfer back to the baking sheet.
- Roll the other half of the bourbon gingerbread truffles in the gingersnap crumbs to coat them. Return them to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the truffles until firm. Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
- To serve, remove the truffles from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving, so they can come closer to room temperature. They're better when they're not straight from the fridge, but they do need to be refrigerated for storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.