12 Days of Christmas Christmas RECIPES Sweet Treats

Eggnog Truffles

Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets

It’s not Christmas without a little eggnog. I know it can be controversial. It seems like you either hate it or love it….and I LOVE it. Today on Day 5 of 12 Days of Christmas, I’m showing you how to turn the delightful holiday drink into a little truffle of goodness. These are great for a holiday party or to package up and give to friends. 

Fun Fact: There is no actual eggnog in these, but let me tell you…they taste EXACTLY like eggnog. So if you are a lover of the festive drink, then you will really love these. 
 
Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets

See Below for Step x Step Instructions on How to Make Eggnog Truffles!

 

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Ingredients for Eggnog Truffles

Glass Bowls

Recipe:

STEP 1: Melt 8 ounces white chocolate according to package directions.
 
Melted chocolate in a bowl
 
STEP 2: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, nutmeg, and rum extract together until well blended.
 
Ingredients in a bowl
 
Ingredients mixed in bowl
 
STEP 3: Add melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
 
Melted Chocolate added to mixture
 
Final batter for truffles
 
 
STEP 4: Cover mixture and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 
 
See's Candies, Inc.
 
STEP 5: Shape into balls.
 
Batter rolled into balls
 
STEP 6: Melt the other 8 ounces of white chocolate.
 
White Chocolate Melts in bowl
 
STEP 7: Dip each ball into white chocolate allowing to drip.
 
STEP 8: Place dipped truffle on wax paper and sprinkle with nutmeg.
 
Dipped truffles on wax paper
 
STEP 9: Refrigerate before serving. 
 
Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets
 
Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets
Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets
 
 

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Eggnog Truffles are the Perfect festive sweet treat this holiday season! #eggnogrecipes #eggnogtruffles #christmassweets

Eggnog Truffles

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white chocolate, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

  1. Melt 8 ounces white chocolate according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, nutmeg and rum extract together until well blended.
  3. Add melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
  4. Cover mixture and place in fridge for at least 4 hours
  5. Remove from fridge and roll into balls. (20-24) Leave in fridge until ready to dip.
  6. Melt the remaining 8 ounces white chocolate according to package directions.
  7. Using a toothpick or for, dip each ball into the white chocolate and letting excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Place on a piece of wax paper and sprinkle with nutmeg.
  9. Allow to harden and enjoy. Keep refrigerated.

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