These whimsical, indulgent confections—dipped in milk and white chocolates, coated with gingersnap cookie crumbs, and finished with a salty pretzel stick as the stem—present an eye-catching and fun dessert to crown a tiered stand for afternoon tea.
Gingersnap Acorn Truffles
Makes 18
Ingredients
- 2⅔ cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 (10-ounce) bag white chocolate melting wafers*
- 1 (10-ounce) bag milk chocolate melting wafers*
- 6 pretzel sticks, each broken into 3 equal pieces
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together 2 cups cookie crumbs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ginger with a mixer at medium speed until well combined. Using a 1-tablespoon levered scoop, divide mixture into 18 portions. Shape portions into ovals and flatten one end to resemble acorns.
- In a medium heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, heat white chocolate melting wafers without stirring until they begin to melt. Once chocolate begins to melt, stir gently until completely melted. Carefully remove bowl from heat.
- Using a fork, dip 9 truffles into melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat melting procedure with milk chocolate melting wafers. Repeat dipping procedure with remaining 9 truffles and melted milk chocolate.
- Refrigerate truffles until chocolate is set, approximately 10 minutes.
- Dip flat end of white truffles in remaining melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Dip in remaining ⅔ cup cookie crumbs. Carefully, insert a pretzel stick into thick end. Repeat with milk chocolate truffles and remaining melted milk chocolate. Refrigerate truffles until chocolate is set, approximately 10 minutes. Serve immediately, or place truffles in a single layer in an airtight container, refrigerate, and serve within a day.
Notes
*We used Ghirardelli.
These Gingersnap Acorn Truffles look absolutely delightful! I love how creative the pretzel “stem” idea is—it really makes them look like real acorns. I tried a similar fun dessert recipe recently, and it was such a hit at our gathering. For anyone interested in more easy, festive treats, you might enjoy this collection of simple holiday desserts