Dude. I love holiday treats. There's something about getting into the Christmas spirit, watching my favorite Christmas movies, fireplace going, Balsam Fir candle lit, decorations up, and just going to town with baking. I have so many other fun treats I want to make before the year is over, but this was my latest success story: Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles with sea salt. That sea salt garnish just adds a little extra fanciness that makes them truly special.
If you are looking for a dessert to bring to your next holiday party, look no further friends, this is your guy. These babies are decadent and elaborate looking without requiring a tremendous amount of effort in the kitchen. Think of it almost like a tiny piece of pumpkin pie, covered in dark chocolate, and topped off with a sprinkle of salt. They are perfection.
The recipe as written makes about 15 truffles, but you can easily double it to make a batch large enough for a party. I even had quite a bit of chocolate leftover after dipping my truffles, so you may not need 2 full bags of chocolate chips for a double batch (depending on how thick you want your chocolate coating).
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
*Makes 15 truffles
Ingredients:
1 package Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
3/4 can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 TBSP coconut oil (melted)
1/2 cup coconut flour
sea salt for topping
Directions:
1. Mix pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and coconut oil in a bowl until well combined.
2. Add in coconut flour and mix well.
3. Form the dough-like mixture into small balls as pictured above, and place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
4. Place the tray of truffles into the freezer for 20 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate while the truffles are freezing.
6. Drop the truffles, one by one, into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to coat each one before placing it back on the tray.
7. Immediately after dipping each truffle, lightly sprinkle the top with sea salt.
8. Place the tray of chocolate dipped truffles back into the freezer for another 20 minutes.
9. Store the truffles in airtight containers or baggies in the freezer for up to a week.
Heck. Yes. Enjoy!
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