Description
These Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Truffles are a delightful no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. Perfect for a simple homemade treat, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with a smooth, decadent chocolate coating.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt if using until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, stirring continuously until a thick dough forms that can be rolled.
- Form Truffle Balls: Roll the peanut butter dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy handling.
- Freeze the Balls: Freeze the peanut butter balls for 15–20 minutes until firm to make the dipping process easier.
- Melt Chocolate: While the truffles chill, melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut or vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Truffles: Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off before returning the coated truffle to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the dipped truffles for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm and set.
- Serve: Serve the truffles chilled or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or rice cereal into the peanut butter dough before rolling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the truffles and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
