Ginger Truffles Recipes

GINGERBREAD TRUFFLES

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I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends and even co-workers ask me to make these. -Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

14 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips
5 teaspoons shortening
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

Place white chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring whipping cream just to a boil. Pour over white chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours., Shape mixture into 3/4-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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