easy chocolate peanut butter truffles
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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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
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Step 1Microwave 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.
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Step 2Stir 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).
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Step 3Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 4Scoop 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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