Description
Easy Peanut Butter Truffles are no-bake, decadent bite-sized treats combining creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate. These simple homemade truffles are perfect for a quick dessert or gift, featuring a rich peanut butter center coated in silky melted chocolate and optionally garnished with flaky sea salt or chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Optional Garnishes
- Flaky sea salt
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the texture is smooth and thick, forming a pliable dough for shaping.
- Shape the Truffles: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands, ensuring they are evenly sized. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill the Truffles: Freeze the shaped peanut butter balls for 20 to 30 minutes until firm enough to handle for dipping, which helps maintain the shape during chocolate coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips along with the optional coconut oil or vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- Dip the Truffles: Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Garnish & Set: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the truffles with flaky sea salt or chopped peanuts if desired. Refrigerate the coated truffles for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage to maintain freshness.
- For a less sweet version, use natural peanut butter, but ensure it is not too runny to maintain the right consistency.
