Saturday, August 25, 2012

White Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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To continue my exploration of ways to use the cookie butter from Trader Joe's, I have now subjected it to the wonderful world of truffles.  Since cookie butter is essentially gingerbread cookies in a peanut butter like spread, these truffles scream fall, and would be a wonderful addition to the holiday goodie list.  A little sprinkle of cinnamon on top is the perfect fall touch.


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WHITE CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD TRUFFLES

Makes approximately 24, 2 tsp truffles

Ingredients:
  • 14 graham cracker sheets (about 1 1/2 sleeves)
  • 4 oz. cream cheese or neufchatel cheese
  • 1/2 jar cookie butter (from Trader Joe's)
  • 1 (11 oz.) package white chocolate chips
  • ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Directions:
  1. In a food processor combine graham crackers, cream cheese, and cookie butter and process until well combined.
  2. Using a 2 tsp cookie dough scoop, scoop out the centers and place on a foil or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Place in refrigerator for about 30-60 minutes, until easier to handle.
  3. Roll each center into a rounder ball.
  4. Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe dish in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and pourable.
  5. Place a truffle center in the chocolate and roll around to coat, using a fork.  Shake off excess and return to sheet pan.  Sprinkle with light dusting of cinnamon.  Repeat with remaining centers, reheating the chocolate if it becomes to solid to work with.
  6. Refrigerate until chocolate is set up and hardened, keep refrigerated.




29 comments:

  1. Oh my - they look incredible! I will be trying these!

    Visiting from Addicted to Recipes's Scrumptious Sunday.

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  2. Oh my gosh, I SO need to make this! I LOVE cookie butter and anything gingerbread, plus, I'm anxious for fall and just can't wait anymore. How delicious and cute are these?!

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  3. I love gingerbread and these look divine! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

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  4. I don't shop at Trader Joe's very often but this recipe make me very happy that I live near one. I'd love it if you share this over at my link party. http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/08/1-month-of-fun-august-link-party.html

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  5. These look delicious and they are pretty too. Pinning it now! Found this at The Gunny Sack. Megan

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  6. I'll be making these for sure this fall. They sound absolutely divine! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  7. I used Biscoff to make truffles last year. These look divine!

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    1. I have never tried a biscoff cookie...I may have too

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  8. Those look so good! I have to try those. Thanks for sharing. I found you on the I love my blog hop!. Following you on Twitter and a new FB fan. Come by and say hello. http://www.thesexysinglemommy.com

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  9. Mmmmm....gingerbread has become one of my Christmastime favorites, and these look like they'd be a big hit for a Christmas party! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Oh those look delicious. Perfect recipe for beautiful Fall weather! Saw your link on Ginger Snap Crafts and came read this yummy recipe and connect to you GFC(but I don't see one) and pin it to pinterest of course : ). You can find me @ http://www.onecreativeprocrastinatinggal.blogspot.com

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  12. I seriously just gained 5 pounds from reading this post. LOL! Can't wait to try it!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  13. Thanks for linking up with our Foodie Friends Friday food link party. I'm Dawn one of the host. Dawn~Spatulas On Parade

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  14. I gain a pound with every recipe that I look at of yours...I saw Aimee @Shugary Sweet comment about biscoff spread and I think they will work great with this recipe. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and hope to see you this week at our Linky Party.
    http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com

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  15. Thanks for linking up to Friday Fascinations! Don’t forget to link up to this week’s party! http://domesticrandomness.blogspot.com/2012/08/friday-fascinations-4-everything-linky.html

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  16. I love gingerbread with frosting. Can't wait to try them in a truffle. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!

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  17. These look like a terrific treat!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tomorrow night. www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    Thanks, Nichi

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  18. Hi Lindsay,
    These look amazing. I love gingerbread, and the recipe is easy also. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/simple-anti-aging-moisturizer-and.html
    from Wednesday until Sunday.
    Hope to see you there.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  19. Can you replace the cookie butter with anything?

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    1. Sure Alexis, just make sure it is something similar in composition, like any nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.) or a nutella like product, or biscoff spread (which is the same as cookie butter). I hope this helps. Enjoy!

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  20. Made these tonight! A little crumbly so i used the whole jar of cookie butter. Still crumbly when I went to roll them. I may use less graham cracker next time too.

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    1. Sorry they were so crumbly :( The size of your graham crackers may be a bit bigger than the ones I used, I think they shrunk the size a bit to compensate for food costs. I applaud your on-the-fly recipe changing, and really, how can you go wrong with more cookie butter, right? Thank you so much for letting me know how they turned out, and I hope that with your adjustments they were enjoyable for you and your family.

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    2. They still tasted great! Gave you a shout out. http://www.shilohstaste.com/2012/12/rocky-road-fudge.html

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    3. Thank you so much for the shout out! I am so glad that everyone liked them. Please make sure to visit my new site at www.mommyssweetconfessions.com , I have moved over to wordpress :) Hope to see you there!

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  21. Wow! You have a lovely space! I am your new follower and will be following you for more great ideas :)

    Luzia
    Highly recommended Shoretel Vendors

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