Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles: 4 Amazing Fall Bites
Whip up these delightful chocolate pumpkin truffles for a perfect bite-size fall treat. They’re easy to make and bursting with seasonal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin puree and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can roll the truffles in chopped pecans or sprinkles after dipping in chocolate.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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