Pecan Gingersnap Truffles

By Chef Linda

Looking for something decadent and delicious but simple to make? You found it! A food processor, a few ingredients and you’ve got a perfect treat for eating or giving away. Endless variations of these Pecan Gingersnap Truffles can be created depending on your own preferences. These chewy, chocolatey morsels are so delicious that you will want to shout from the rooftops “Yes, these are vegan! You can dip some of these in melted dark chocolate and roll the others in cocoa, nuts or coconut so you’ll end up with a variety of truffles that look beautiful and taste delicious.

Pecan Gingersnap Truffles

Looking for something decadent and delicious but simple to make? You found it! A food processor, a few ingredients and you've got a perfect treat for eating or giving away.

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 cup vegan gingersnap cookie pieces
  • 1 cup raw, unsalted pecans
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder, (or cacao powder)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Chocolate Shell

  • 8 oz of dark chocolate or semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Extra coconut, cocoa powder, or nuts for finishing (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Line a cookie tray with parchment paper. Pulse gingersnap pieces into crumbs in a food processor. Add dates and pecans and pulse again until combined. You still have more ingredients to add so pulse just enough to break down the dates and nuts. Add the remaining filling ingredients and pulse again making sure to combine but leaving some texture to the mixture. With a portion scoop or a teaspoon, scoop out mixture and form uniform walnut-sized balls and place on prepared baking tray. Divide the batch depending on how many you want to dip in melted chocolate or roll in other coatings to finish. Place the ones you want to dip in chocolate in the freezer for up to an hour. To melt the chocolate, use a double boiler or a small pot with a glass or stainless steel bowl that fits the pot’s circumference. Fill the pot with enough water so that the bowl or double boiler is above but not touching the water. Place the bowl with chocolate and coconut oil over the pot and bring water to a gentle simmer. Stir as the chocolate melts. Remove from heat when chocolate is nearly 100% melted. The remaining chips will melt. Using spoon, carefully dip frozen/chilled balls into melted chocolate, remove and place on the tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle any desired toppings on while still wet. Chill again until firm, then serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, separating truffles with layers of wax paper.

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