easy chocolate peanut butter truffles

East Hampton, NY
Updated on Aug 29, 2011

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

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yield Makes 3 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1-8oz package bakers semi-sweet baking chocolate( i do use ghiridellis also)
  • 1/2 cup 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

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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).
  • Step 3
    Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Step 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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