After writing my cookbook, Sally’s Candy Addiction, I was inspired to make these pumpkin spice truffles. Included in the cookbook (and here on my site) is a recipe for pumpkin spice toffee. It’s chewy, buttery, and perfectly spiced—and I knew the fall flavors would be just as amazing in truffle form. Today’s truffle recipe is one of my all-time favorites and after one bite, you’ll taste why.
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Simple to prepare Smooth and creamy inside Bursting with warm, cozy flavors—you can use homemade pumpkin pie spice here! Made with only 8 ingredients, including real pumpkin Dunked in the chocolate of your choice A great make-ahead dessert Like little bites of fall—all the same vibes as mini cinnamon sugar pumpkin muffins
Behind the Recipe
Let me explain how I formulated today’s candy recipe. They’re pretty similar to this Oreo balls recipe, but I changed up a few things. In fact, the truffles you see here are actually my 4th try making them.
First batch: I started with using gingersnap cookie crumbs in the filling—the sweet, spicy cookies overpowered the pumpkin. Second batch: I tried graham cracker crumbs—this was a more mellow base for the filling but the texture wasn’t very smooth and lush, like most truffles we know and love. I needed to add something velvety. Third batch: I increased the amount of pumpkin. Huge mistake! The truffle filling was wet and unworkable. Fourth batch: We have a winner! Unlike regular chocolate truffles filled with chocolate ganache, my pumpkin spice truffles are filled with pumpkin, graham cracker, and cream cheese. Melted white chocolate and a touch of confectioners’ sugar smooth out the filling, while pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon accentuate the pumpkin flavor.
Make sure you’re using pumpkin puree (canned is best) and if you have extras to use up, here are some recipes to make with leftover pumpkin puree.
Overview: How to Make Pumpkin Spice Truffles
These truffles come together quickly in just a few simple steps.
Best Coating for Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Use your favorite chocolate! White chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate both taste amazing with the pumpkin filling. For best results, use pure baking chocolate or chocolate melting wafers—this makes dipping pumpkin spice truffles a breeze. As always, I recommend a dipping tool for creating the most attractive truffles! I use and recommend these dipping tools, and you’ll use them many times over when making chocolate truffles, Oreo balls, rum balls, M&M truffles, and more. Place the pumpkin spice ball in the chocolate and lift it out with the dipping tool. Quickly flip it upside down on the lined baking sheet. You can see how I do this in my video for peanut butter balls. If you don’t have a dipping tool, use a fork to lift the dipped ball out of the chocolate and use a toothpick (or another fork) to slide the ball off the fork onto the lined baking sheet. You can see how to do this in the video for peanut butter eggs. Top with graham cracker crumbs or a cinnamon/sugar mixture! I love making these treats part of a Halloween dessert display alongside decorated Halloween cookies, easy candy corn pretzels, and Oreo balls (add your favorite Halloween sprinkles!).
