Description
Delightful bite-sized treats that combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and warm spices, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Cocoa powder or additional graham cracker crumbs for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Mix with a sturdy spoon or electric mixer until glossy and smooth, scraping the sides for a silky mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder or graham cracker crumbs to coat.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill again for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve them straight from the fridge or let them sit for a few minutes to soften slightly.
Notes
These can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg