Description
Delightful Spiced Pumpkin Truffles capture the essence of autumn with rich pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and sweet chocolate. Perfect for sharing or as a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (115g) good quality white chocolate
- 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mini chocolate chips (optional – for decorating)
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in your microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until you have a thick, soft dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the truffle dough for 1-2 hours or until firm enough to scoop and roll.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized truffles from the chilled dough and roll into smooth balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.
- (Optional) Decorate truffles by pressing indents with a toothpick or skewer for pumpkin ridges, and place a mini chocolate chip on top as a stem.
- Keep truffles in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Make sure to separate layers with parchment paper when freezing.