Indulge in the flavors of gingerbread and Oreo in these festive truffles. Made with a combination of crushed gingerbread cookies and Oreo cookies, these truffles are creamy, sweet, and irresistibly delicious. They are coated in rich dark chocolate and decorated with a sprinkle of crushed cookies. Perfect as a holiday treat or a homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 24 gingerbread cookies
- 16 Oreo cookies
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- Crushed gingerbread cookies, for decoration
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the gingerbread cookies and Oreo cookies until finely crushed.
- Transfer the crushed cookies to a mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up the truffles.
- In the meantime, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating them evenly.
- Place the coated truffles back on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Return the truffles to the refrigerator for another 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once the chocolate is set, the truffles are ready to be enjoyed. Serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
Gingerbread is believed to have originated in Europe during the 10th century.
The combination of gingerbread and Oreos adds a fun twist to traditional truffles.
These truffles make a great homemade gift during the holiday season.