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Why I Love These Truffles
Christmas has always been a time to indulge in my family, especially when it comes to sweets. The season seems more special when there are decadent treats that are only made once a year. I won’t stop you from making these any time, but they have always been a treat at Christmastime in my family. Peanut butter is always good, and in a truffle, well, I think that speaks for itself!
These are so decadent and seriously delicious! I love putting them on cookie plates or serving them with coffee for an after-dinner treat. Enjoy the season to the fullest with one of my family’s favorites!
More Chocolate Desserts
- Classic chocolate cake and chocolate frosting
- Espresso chocolate meringue cookies
- Three decadent truffles
- Brownie thins
- Decadent chocolate mousse
- Chocolate ice cream
- No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
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Peanut Butter Truffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 ½ tsp extra virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.½ cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and mix together until completely combined. This mixture may seem dry and crumbly, but it will come together.½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- Use a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon-sized measuring spoon to make small balls. Roll in hand to create a smooth ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- While truffles are chilling, melt chocolate. I use a quick temper method. Chop the chocolate and melt roughly ¾ cup (six ounces) in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- Once fully melted, add remaining two ounces of chopped chocolate and shortening. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and silky.1 ½ tsp extra virgin coconut oil
- Using a fork, dip prepared truffles in chocolate, tapping off extra chocolate.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool until chocolate is hardened.
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Notes
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator if truffles are not eaten within three days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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YES, Wonderful, Buckeyes as we call them here in Ohio.
Tip; Use a plastic fork with the 2 middle tines snapped off to making dipping easier. You wont use as much chocolate.
Merry Christmas!
Love this tip!!! Will definitely be using it, thanks!
oh my goodness……yes please!! It’s on my to-do list. These are some of my absolute favorite treats at Christmas time AND they’re perfect for sharing with the neighbors on a goody tray 😉 As always….thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas Kaleb (and Joel too)