Enjoy delicious gingerbread-scented balls that are suitable for any occasion. Get inspired!

If you are preparing for a small family celebration, meeting with friends or Christmas holidays, you definitely have to try the recipes for gingerbread balls.

Simple preparation is important, especially when we are preparing something at the last minute.

All these recipes have one thing in common, which is quick preparation, delicious taste and selection of the best ingredients.

Do not hesitate to try individual recipes and find out which of them will become your favorite!

Simple gingerbread balls

Who wouldn’t like the smell and unmistakable spicy taste of traditional gingerbread. If you don’t have time to bake the classic ones, try this recipe, which will literally give you a boost of energy. It’s basically a healthy holiday snack. Those who would like to enjoy a normal dessert can take a look at the recipes for zucchini gingerbread .

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup of vanilla whey
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 and 1/4 cup pitted dates

Method:

• Add almond flour, oatmeal, whey, cinnamon, ginger and cloves to the bowl of a food processor.
• Mix until the mixture has the consistency of flour.
• Add half of the pitted dates and mix again so that the mixture is well mixed.
• Add the remaining dates and mix thoroughly for the last time until a uniform, smooth mass is formed.
• We form about 12 walnut-sized balls from the dough.
• Place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
• They should be in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
• Then all you have to do is serve. Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Gingerbread balls with almonds

When you hear gingerbread, everyone immediately thinks of Christmas and Christmas cookies. However, this does not mean that you cannot prepare such delicacies at any time of the year, for example even at Easter or just for afternoon coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole pitted dried dates
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon of molasses
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 cups of water
• Almonds as needed

Method:

• Put 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add the dates, mix and turn off the heat. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
• While the dates are soaking, put all the dry ingredients (oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and walnuts) into the bowl of a food processor.
• Use the pulse button to mix until the mixture resembles a powder in consistency.
• Pour from the food processor into a bowl and set aside.
• Once the dates are ready, drain the excess water and transfer the dates to the bowl of a food processor.
• Add molasses, maple syrup and blend to a puree.
• Gradually pour in the mixture of dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly mixed
• If necessary, scrape the mixture off the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Use a tablespoon to scoop out pieces of the mixture, place an almond in the center and form balls of the same size.
• Put the finished balls in the fridge to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Sweet salka balls with a gingerbread scent

Amazing aroma, delicious taste and simple preparation. You will love gingerbread balls from salka. This is exactly what makes this recipe unique. You will see that you will be very happy to return to it.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk chocolate
• 2 teaspoons of softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup of good quality cocoa

Method:

• Place the milk chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl and let it melt for a minute, stirring every 20 seconds.
• Remove the bowl from the microwave, add the butter and stir until it melts and becomes smooth.
• Stir in sweetened condensed milk, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
• We make a smooth mass, which we then cover with plastic wrap and let it cool for about 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours to harden.
• Scoop out the chocolate mixture with a spoon, shape into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
• Mix cocoa and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ginger in a small bowl.
• Roll each ball in the cocoa mixture so that they are evenly coated.
• Put in the refrigerator and leave them there until serving.
• If we stack them between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container, they will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Balls with marzipan

I’m sure you’ll agree that marzipan can’t taste bad when it appears on some dessert or candy. It is perfection itself, and in most cases such a delicacy melts on the tongue at the first taste. The same awaits you in the case of this delicious recipe for unbaked gingerbread balls.

Ingredients:

• 2 spoons of orange marmalade
• 200 g of caramel biscuits
• 200 g of marzipan
• 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice
• 2 spoons of Amaretto liqueur
• 2 tablespoons of rum
• 200 g of white chocolate
• 100 g of grated coconut

Method:

• Heat the orange marmalade in the microwave for a few seconds.
• Remove and stir thoroughly to remove excess heat.
• Grind the biscuits in a food processor and grate the marzipan over them.
• Knead all the ingredients except the chocolate and coconut together until a homogeneous dough is formed.
• Then let the dough rest for about an hour while we melt the white chocolate in the microwave or in a water bath.
• We take pieces of dough with a spoon, shape them into balls and always dip each one in white chocolate and wrap in grated coconut.
• Let them cool on a kitchen rack until the chocolate hardens. We store at room temperature.

Gingerbread Christmas balls

We all know the snowballs, but with the scent of gingerbread, such balls have a completely different taste. The right spices will elevate them to a much higher level and add the right flavor twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon of molasses
• 2 and 1/4 cups semi-coarse flour
• Icing sugar for rolling

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with baking paper.
• Beat the butter with a hand-held electric mixer until foamy.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and molasses
• Stir until the mixture is smooth. Add the flour and mix thoroughly to combine everything into a dough.
• Take 1 tablespoon of the dough, shape it into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The bottoms should be light brown.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 1-2 minutes.
• Put powdered sugar in a small bowl and roll each ball in it.
• Place on a kitchen rack and let cool.
• When the cookies have cooled, they can be coated in sugar once more.