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No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling and setting time)
  • Yield: Approximately 20-25 cookie balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls are a delightful holiday treat combining the warm spices of gingersnap cookies with creamy cream cheese and sweet white chocolate coating. Easy to prepare without an oven, they make perfect bite-sized snacks or festive party desserts decorated with colorful sprinkles.

Ingredients

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Cookie Balls

  • 40 gingersnap cookies
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened

Coating

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers

Decoration

  • Assorted sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Crush the Cookies: Place gingersnap cookies in a food processor or seal them in a plastic bag and crush finely using a rolling pin until you achieve a fine crumb consistency.
  2. Mix with Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies with the softened cream cheese. Stir well until the mixture is fully blended and forms a dough-like consistency.
  3. Form Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate the formed balls for at least 1 hour to firm up and make coating easier.
  5. Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
  6. Coat the Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate to coat it completely, then place it back onto the parchment paper.
  7. Decorate: Immediately sprinkle assorted sprinkles on top of each coated ball before the chocolate sets.
  8. Set and Serve: Allow the coated balls to set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For easier handling, keep the cream cheese well softened but not melted.
  • Use white chocolate melting wafers for a smoother coating consistency.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted if desired.
  • To speed up firming, freeze the balls for 15 minutes instead of refrigerating.

Keywords: no bake, gingerbread, cookie balls, holiday treats, white chocolate, dessert, easy recipe

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