Ingredients
Scale
Let’s keep things straightforward. You’ll find most of these ingredients right in your pantry:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional, for garnish)
If you’re out of semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate works wonders too. And for those who love a bit of texture, adding some chopped roasted peanuts on top can be a delightful twist.
Instructions
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to the fun part! Here’s how you can whip these up:
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until you have a soft, pliable dough. This is where my kids usually sneak in to help with some mixing—it’s their favorite part!
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about an inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up.
- While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Using a fork or a skewer, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place them back on the parchment paper.
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt or chopped peanuts on top for a little extra flair.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to let the chocolate harden. And there you have it, a plate full of love and sweetness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles, recipe, cooking, food
