Easy Gingersnap Cookie Balls Recipe

There’s just something about these easy gingersnap cookie balls that make a fantastic cookie. The chocolate, the ginger. I don’t know–it’s all just wonderful together. And the best part is that they’re super easy and you can make them with the kids.

This is one of my favorite cookie ball recipes that I’ve had the pleasure of making or enjoying, you’ve got to try them–and maybe send me a batch, because I’m ready for more! LOL! They are the perfect bite size cookies!

What You Need to Make Gingersnap Cookie Balls

• 16 oz package of Ginger Snaps
• 8 oz of cream cheese (softened)
• 16 – 24 oz of almond bark 

How to make Cookie Balls

Grind gingersnap cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. 

Add in cream cheese and process until a dough forms. 

Scoop the dough into 1” balls. 

Place cookie dough balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. 

Place gingersnap cookie balls in the freezer for 30 minutes. 

Melt almond bark per the package directions. 

Dip each of the cookie balls in the melted chocolate and shake of excess.

Allow chocolate to harden for 20 minutes at room temperature. 

Drizzle remaining melted almond bark over the cookie balls. 

Allow this layer of almond bark to harden then store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Before you take off and start baking, though, let’s talk about some frequent questions I get about making cookie balls.

Tips WHEN MAKING GINGERSNAP FLAVORED COOKIE BALLS

Making cookie balls is not hard. Not at all.

Seriously, it’s a cookie recipe that the kids can help me with, no sweat. So, here’s my favorite tips, even if its your first time.

The COOKIE BALL Dough Doesn’t Seem Moist Enough

First, that’s probably not going to happen. Don’t panic, though, if it seems a little too crumbly. When you combine the cream cheese and the cookie crumbs in the food processor, it might LOOK crumbly, but really, it’s pretty moist.

Just go ahead and form your balls. They’ll stick together fairly well. And then, after freezing, they’ll stick together wonderfully.

How Long Does It Take to Harden the Chocolate?

On the counter, it can take about 20 minutes or maybe even an hour to set. But if you want to speed that up a bit, you can put the cookie balls into the fridge to get them to harden faster. Or even the freezer, if you’re in an epic hurry.

In the fridge, it can take 10 minutes to set the chocolate. In the freezer, about 5 minutes.

Can You Add Nuts to Gingersnap Cookie Balls?

Heck. Yeah. Please do. I ran out. But you know what’s absolutely wonderful in gingersnap cookie balls? Pecans, walnuts, almonds, any kind of nut.

Even if you’re wanting that crunch, but you’re allergic to nuts, you can partially crush some pretzels and throw them off into the cookie dough for a faux-nut experience.

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