Sunday, February 9, 2014

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

These look really impressive, but are super easy to make!


1 pkg (8 oz) semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Coatings of your choice

Microwave chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl on high for 2 minutes, or until almost melted, stirring after 1 minute.  Stir until chocolate is completely melted, microwaving in 30-second intervals as needed.

Stir in peanut butter until well blended.  Gently stir in whipped topping until just blended.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Scoop truffle mixture with melon baller or teaspoon, then shape into 1 inch balls.  Roll in coating.

Store in refrigerator.  Makes 3 dozen.



Tips and Hints:
*Do not over-mix the whipped topping.  Stir just enough to incorporate it into the peanut butter mixture.
*After refrigerating, let mixture sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature.  The softer mixture is easier to scoop.
*Suggested coatings: powdered sugar, chopped nuts, sweetened shredded coconut, finely crushed cookies, colored sprinkles, crushed Butterfinger bars.  I used powdered sugar and Butterfingers.
*For extra peanut flavor, use chunky peanut butter and roll truffles in crushed peanuts.

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