With the greatest time of the year comes Christmas lights galore, never ending family gatherings, presents for all, but most important for us foodies… Desserts with a ’tis the season flare. So in between hanging up the mistletoe, decorating the tree, or lighting the menorah, why not whip up some of the easiest desserts in the games?
Truffles are underrated. They’re so itty bitty that there’s zero guilt when you consume dozens of them (which trust me, you will). With holiday festivities just around the corner, plan on adding these truffle recipes to your holiday dinner (and leave a few by the fireplace for Santa).
1. Gingerbread Truffles
Photo by Elizabeth Philip
Turn a classic cookie into a bite-sized truffle with this recipe.
2. Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
Photo by Hana Ezaldein
Chocolate is a family favorite for any holiday.
3. Vegan Chocolate Truffle
Photo by Julia Maguire
Vegan, chocolate, easy, and guilt-free? Sign me up.
4. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Photo by Emily Hu
You haven’t heard? Avocados are 10x better in truffles than in guac.
5. Pumpkin Pie Truffles
Photo by Sara Mickow
Pumpkin spice season may be over, but pumpkin pie season definitely isn’t.
6. Oreo Truffles
Photo by Marci Green
Different shape, same great taste.
7. No-Bake Healthy Salted Caramel Truffles
Photo by Katherine Baker
These babies are perfect for your holiday dinner because who has time to bake between decorating the tree and wrapping gifts?
8. Caramel Apple Truffles
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A *caramel apple truffle* a day, keeps the doctor away.
9. Eggnog Truffles
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Eggnog may only be around during the holiday season, but you’ll be craving these bite-sized beauties all year long.
10. Hot Chocolate Truffles
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Real talk: hot chocolate is more fun to eat than drink.
11. Pecan Pie Truffles
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Traditional pecan pie is so old-fashioned. Pecan pie truffles are so 2015.
12. Gingerbread Oreo Truffles
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Start spreading Christmas cheer with the only dessert that will out shine that sub-par gingerbread house you made.
13. Irish Cream White Chocolate Truffles
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If you don’t spike your holiday truffles, you’re doing it so wrong.
14. Reindeer Oreo Truffles
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Rudolf never looked (or tasted) so good.
15. Cappuccino Truffles
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Chances are you’ll need the extra caffeine to get you through all those hours of opening gifts.
16. Chocolate Bacon Truffles
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New take on Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?
17. Easy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
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Probably the only time the endless amounts of candy canes you have will come in handy.
18. No-Bake Baileys Truffles
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Who wouldn’t want to get drunk off their Christmas Eve dessert?
19. Melted Snowmen Oreo Truffles
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You’ll be glad Frosty the Snowman is made out of Oreos and not snow.
20. Cookie Butter Truffles
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Cookie Butter and Christmas… What more could someone need?
21. White Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
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#SpoonTip: add a little mocha to the truffle recipe for a treat that rivals Starbuck’s White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha.
22. Pumpkin Spice Truffles
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‘Tis the season for cinnamon spice and everything nice.
23. Salted Caramel and Whiskey Truffles
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After one too many family members ask you about college, these boozy truffles will make everything better.
24. Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
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All I want for Christmas is 5 boxes of these under my tree.
25. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Truffles
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A decadent take on the Snickerdoodle cookie even Santa will approve of.
26. Apple Pie Truffles
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Ditch the classic apple pie for this modern treat that will be sure to knock everyone’s socks off.
27. Christmas Funfetti Cake Batter Truffles
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All you Christmas babies out there deserve to celebrate, too.
28. Triple Chocolate Christmas Mice Truffles
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The only cute critters that will be allowed in your house this holiday season.
29. Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles
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Cue the mouth drool, these will put your grandma’s old fashion cheesecake to shame.
30. Marshmallow Truffles
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When 32 degrees isn’t ideal marshmallow roasting weather, marshmallow truffles will satisfy all your cravings.
#Spoontip: sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top to make them s’mores truffles. You’re welcome.
31. No-Bake Candy Cane Truffles
Photo by Erica Coutler
Store these babies in the freezer so you can celebrate the holiday season all year long.