Sugar-coated pumpkin-shaped truffles filled with rich chocolate ganache on a plate

Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Decadent, festive, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious ✨🎃🍫

Treat yourself (and your guests!) to pure autumn magic with these Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Truffles. Rich, silky, and infused with cozy pumpkin spice, these bite-sized gems make the perfect fall dessert or edible gift. 🎃 Each truffle is coated in smooth dark chocolate and dusted with edible gold shimmer or sparkling sugar for a dazzling finish — no baking required! They’re easy enough for beginners but look like something straight from a fancy chocolatier. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, or just craving something festive, these sparkling truffles will steal the spotlight. Every bite delivers deep chocolate flavor, warm spice, and a touch of seasonal elegance. ✨🍫/

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Servings: 18 truffles

📝 Ingredients List

For the Truffle Filling:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional for extra warmth)
  • Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

For the Sparkle Finish:

  • Edible gold dust, shimmer powder, or sparkling sugar ✨

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan (for double boiler setup)
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Small cookie scoop or spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowls for decoration

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or in short microwave bursts), melt 1 cup chocolate chips with ½ tablespoon coconut oil until smooth.
  2. Make the filling: Stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined and glossy. 🎃
  3. Chill: Transfer mixture to the fridge for 30–45 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop.
  4. Shape: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Coat in chocolate: Melt remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip each truffle using a fork, letting excess drip off.
  6. Add sparkle: Place coated truffles back on the tray and immediately dust with edible gold or shimmering sugar. ✨
  7. Set & serve: Chill for another 20 minutes until set. Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy! 🍫

Pro Tips

  • Storage: Keep truffles refrigerated for up to 1 week, or freeze for 1 month.
  • Texture Tip: For firmer truffles, reduce pumpkin puree slightly or add a tablespoon of crushed graham crackers.
  • Vegan Option: Use dairy-free chocolate and coconut oil instead of butter.
  • Serving Idea: Package them in mini gold wrappers or gift boxes for a sparkly fall treat! 🎁

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 truffle952g9g6g1g6g