Best Lazy Gourmets Peanut Butter Truffles Recipes

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EASY PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES



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My husband is a huge peanut butter fan and grew up where honey was a household staple. This pairing goes so well together. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 64 truffles.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup honey
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts or miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a small saucepan, combine honey and remaining butter over medium heat; cook and stir until blended. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm., Place peanuts in a shallow bowl. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Remove foil; cut candy into 64 squares. Shape squares into balls; roll in peanuts. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield about 40 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups softened confectioners' sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Possible truffle accompaniments:
Crushed chocolate wafer cookies
A variety of crushed nuts, such as peanuts or pistachios
Miniature chocolate chips
Colored sprinkles
Confectioners' sugar
Crushed candy-coated peanut butter candies
Desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Roll rounded teaspoons of the mixture into round balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roll the peanut butter balls in any or all of the possible truffle accompaniments. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. These truffles are best served very chilled.

LAZY GOURMET'S PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES



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This recipe is from Vancouver's author/chef/catering and restaurant owner, Susan Meldelson. I used to make them for Christmas gifts.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 2 doz

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups icing sugar
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Mix the peanut butter, butter and icing sugar well and form into balls.
  • Chill well or freeze.
  • Dip peanut batter balls in melted chocolate and set on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1681.1, Fat 132, SaturatedFat 52.5, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 811.5, Carbohydrate 127.9, Fiber 24.4, Sugar 85.1, Protein 42.2

CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUT BUTTER & PRETZEL TRUFFLES



Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles image

Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It's a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.-Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 cups crushed pretzels, divided
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, butter and salt until blended. Stir in 3 cups pretzels., Shape pretzel mixture into 1-in. balls; transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets., Microwave remaining peanut butter on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Drizzle over truffles; sprinkle with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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