February 8, 2011

Chocolate. It’s a beautiful thing.

Chocolate mixed with peanut butter? Beautifuler. (Did you know that’s an actual word? Weird, mad.)

Valentine’s Day is coming and chocolate recipes are running amuck in your internets. All of you chocolate haters are 1.) probably ready for the holiday to be over with and 2.) probably not readers of my blog so I don’t feel bad about posting a chocolate recipe.

The very best part about this treat, aside from it’s rich, decadent flavor and smooth, creamy texture, is that it takes practically no time at all to make. Serioulsy, these truffles are beyond quick, beyond simple, beyond delicious.

The pictures really don’t do them justice…for some reason, my camera just wasn’t getting along with me this morning. The jerk.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Ingredients

2 cups (1 bag) milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
powdered sugar or red sugar for coating/sprinkling

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan over low heat, melt together the chocolate chips, cream, and butter until the chocolate is just about fully melted, stirring constantly. Stir in the peanut butter and continue stirring over low heat until fully melted. Pour into an 8x8 baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator and use a cookie scoop to scoop out balls of the chocolate mix. After you've scooped out all of the chocolate, roll each ball between your hands to shape it.
Sprinkle with the red sugar or roll in powdered sugar. Store in the refrigerator, but these are yummiest served at room temperature.
Makes about 30 truffles, depending on the size of cookie scoop you use.

http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2011/02/08/chocolate-peanut-butter-truffles/

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17 Responses to “Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles”

Ashley @ ashley's adventures in alaska February 8, 2011 @ 11:15 am (#
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Homemade truffles, with chocolate AND peanut butter? Score! What a great idea!
Tara@JustDevineStyle February 8, 2011 @ 12:18 pm (#
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I thought after the holidays I was supposed to eat healthy! This recipe just shot that plan all to heck! These look great can’t wait to make me some.
Anthony February 8, 2011 @ 2:12 pm (#
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How can you resist the deadly delicious? If I were you, they are in my stomach the minute they are cooled in the fridge. : p
Just want to share with you this chocolate & peanut butter sandwich recipe.
http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/desserts-a-goodies-/raw-chocolate–peanut-butter-sandwich-cookies
What a match and what a dessert!
Joanne February 8, 2011 @ 4:20 pm (#
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Well I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one whose camera decides to PMS a few times a month. ALthough I think those look glorious so I dont really know what you’re talking about
Anne February 8, 2011 @ 10:32 pm (#
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Good Grief these look scrumptious!!!!

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Sarah Caron February 9, 2011 @ 10:04 am (#
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Oh wow. Those look amazing. I am going to make some today — I just happen to have every last ingredient.
allison February 9, 2011 @ 12:06 pm (#
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I want someone to make these for me for Valentine’s Day. I would be a happy girl.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking February 9, 2011 @ 5:49 pm (#
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Karly, these truffles of yours look just divine, and I love the flavor! They’re just too perfect for Valentine’s Day, too. Thanks for sharing. I’m so glad to have found your blog and look forward to seeing more! – Georgia
melissa @IWasBornToCook February 9, 2011 @ 7:30 pm (#
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These would be extra dangerous in our house, since my husband doesn’t like peanut butter…
grace February 9, 2011 @ 11:45 pm (#
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teethmarks = beautiful! and you’re right about chocolate–whether it’s liquidy and smooth and shiny or smooshy and wet or even hard and dusty, it’s magnificent to behold (and eat).
Marie February 10, 2011 @ 9:41 am (#
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I am making these for my sister for Valentine’s Day. I’ll let you know how she likes ‘em!
Michelle February 10, 2011 @ 4:35 pm (#
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One word. Yum.
Beth February 10, 2011 @ 8:23 pm (#
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Omg, these look amazing. Nothing beats chocolate + peanutbutter!!!
DessertForTwo February 11, 2011 @ 9:31 am (#
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I made these last night for my Valentine and they are DELICIOUS! Let’s just say I halved the recipe in the beginning….I most certainly did NOT make a full batch and eat half of them…

These taste like a melted Reese’s cup. HEAVENLY!
Dana February 14, 2011 @ 10:48 pm (#
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These are delicious! Do you have any tips for not letting them melt on your hands while rolling them up though? I ended up with a couple of truffles and a lot of giant messes!
Sophia February 15, 2011 @ 11:06 am (#
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I love Valentine’s Day desserts, and yours looks so, so delicious! You should really consider submitting this to Recipe4Living’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Contest! You could win a GreenPan Stainless Steel Todd’s Perfect Gourmet Cook Set!