Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 20-24 truffles
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (like Skippy or Jif, see recipe notes above)
  • 2¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 6 tbsp. melted and cooled unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil
  • Flakey sea salt or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
  1. Using a stand mixer or a large bowl and a hand mixer, cream together peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and form the peanut butter mixture into balls. Refrigerate until solid.
  3. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 second block, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler.
  4. Drop the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate one by one and use two forks or spoons to coat the balls. Transfer the balls back to the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt or sprinkles.
  5. Refrigerate until solid and enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-truffles/