CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate are just 2 of my taste addictions. These truffles are fantastic, better than the peanut butter cups I used to devour while I was growing up.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Candy

Time 5h7m

Yield 40 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces best-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts, about

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
  • Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
  • Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

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