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Irresistible Spiced Pumpkin Truffles That Melt in Your Mouth

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Learn how to make delicious Spiced Pumpkin Truffles. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (freshly roasted or canned, but not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups finely crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits (for a bit of texture and binding)
  • 1 cup white or dark chocolate chips, for coating (substitute with vegan chocolate if preferred)
  • Optional: extra cinnamon or cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing your pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl. If you’re using fresh pumpkin, roasting it until tender and lightly caramelized gives that deep, natural sweetness Mama Lu always loved.
  2. Gently fold in the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and thick—like a soft dough. This is where the magic happens: the warm spices mingle with the pumpkin, filling your kitchen with that unmistakable fall aroma.
  3. Add the crushed graham crackers slowly, mixing until the batter holds together but isn’t too dry. Think of it like kneading biscuit dough with Mama Lu—just enough flour to hold the shape, but still soft and tender.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll. I always find that this step helps the flavors marry and the truffles hold their shape better.
  5. Once chilled, use a small spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the mixture, then roll gently between your palms to form bite-sized balls. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect—these truffles, like all family recipes, are remembered by heart, not by precision.
  6. Melt your chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth and glossy.
  7. Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each truffle in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place them on a parchment-lined tray to set.
  8. Optional: Dust with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder for an extra touch of warmth and rustic charm.
  9. Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes to an hour. Then, savor each one slowly, with the quiet joy of a recipe passed down and made anew.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/spiced-pumpkin-truffles/