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Spiced Pumpkin Truffles

These Spiced Pumpkin Truffles are adorable, easy to make, and capture all the cozy flavors of fall in a delicious bite-sized treat. Perfect for impressing friends and family!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 4 ounces good quality white chocolate Melted
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon Use according to preference
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Coating
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • to taste none mini chocolate chips Optional for decorating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt your white chocolate in the microwave or with a double boiler until it’s smooth.
  2. Let the melted chocolate chill for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  4. Stir in the melted chocolate until everything is nicely mixed.
  5. Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until you have a thick, soft dough.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
Assembly
  1. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  2. Scoop about a tablespoon-sized piece of truffle dough and roll it into a smooth ball.
  3. Drop the ball into the sugar-cinnamon mix to coat.
  4. For decorating, use a toothpick or skewer to press indents into the truffles and add a mini chocolate chip on top for the stem.

Notes

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. These can also be frozen for up to a month.