Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Makes:
3 dozen
Total Time:
1 hr 20 min
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Category:
Desserts
Sub Category: Candies
what you need
- 1 pkg. (8 sq.) semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tub (8 oz.) whip topping, thawed
- Suggested coatings: powdered sugar, finely chopped pecans, coconut, crushed cookies, colored sprinkles
make it
Microwave chocolate in large bowl on high for 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after one minute. Stir chocolate until completely melted.
Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Scoop truffle mixture with melon baller or teaspoon, then shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in suggested toppings.
Notes
Super Chunky Chocolate truffles: Mix and refrigerate truffle mixture as directed using chunky peanut butter. Shape into balls. Roll in finely chopped peanuts.
