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easy chocolate peanut butter truffles

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Chris T.
@chrisb64
East Hampton, NY

These are very easy and great for gift giving or just a treat for your family. We love to make them for the holidays.

(2 ratings)
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Ingredients For easy chocolate peanut butter truffles

  • 1-8oz pkg
    bakers semi-sweet baking chocolate( i do use ghiridellis also)
  • 1/2 c
    peanut butter
  • 1 tub
    cool whip,thawed. 8 oz size
  • SUGGESTED COATINGS;
  • powdered sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • flaked coconut
  • finely crushed nabisco cookies
  • finely crushed graham crackers
  • finely chopped pecans
  • colored sprinkles
  • melted chocolate or white chocolate to dip
  • FOR SUPER NUTTY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: PREPARE TRUFFLE MIXTURE AS DIRECTED ABOVE BUT USE CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER. SHAPE INTO BALLS. ROLL IN FINELY CHOPPED PEANUTS.

How To Make easy chocolate peanut butter truffles

  • 1
    Microwave chocolate in large bowl on High for 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted,stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • 2
    Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature(it is important for the mixture and bowl to really feel room temperature NOT warm at all).
  • 3
    Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 4
    Scoop truffle mixture with a melon baller or teaspoon,then shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in your favorite coating...enjoy! Store in refrigerator.
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