Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Center:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 12 cookies)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (for rolling)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake Center
- Blend the Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Add Crushed Gingersnaps: Gently fold the crushed gingersnap cookies into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring the crumbs are evenly distributed.
Shape the Truffles
- Form the Truffles: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form small balls (about 1-inch in diameter) from the cheesecake mixture. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill: Pop the truffles into the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up. This will make them easier to coat.
Coat the Truffles
- Crush Gingersnaps: While the truffles are chilling, crush the remaining gingersnap cookies (you can use a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin).
- Roll the Truffles: Once the truffles have firmed up, roll each one in the crushed gingersnap cookies until they are fully coated. Place them back on the baking sheet.
Optional White Chocolate Drizzle
- Melt White Chocolate: If you’d like to add a little extra sweetness, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Drizzle the Chocolate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the coated truffles for a decorative and delicious finishing touch.
Chill Again
- Let Set: Once your truffles are coated and drizzled, return them to the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate set and the truffles firm up.
- Prep Time: 30 min.
- Cook Time: 30 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18-20 truffles
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g