Peanut Butter Truffles

Peanut Butter Truffles are creamy and easy. Cover the balls with a chocolate drizzle and take these confections over the top.

I haven’t had any sweets for quite a while now.  Just taking a breather from the last holiday but I am feeling like it is okay to indulge again.

These special treats are actually two treats in one.  Peanut butter truffles and a creamy fudge-like treat on the inside. You can’t beat that for over-the-top.

It only takes 15 minutes of your time and then there’s some time for chilling. Not bad for beautiful tasty treats like these.

I made a cute little minute slide video and it’s up above here if you missed it. You might like to take a peek. It will show you how easy the recipe is.

Only 6 ingredients

• Creamy peanut butter is the base for the decadent center.
• Dairy-free butter makes the center even creamier.
• Vanilla extract adds that little bit of vanilla flavor.
• Organic powdered sugar adds the sweetness to make these treats candy.
• Vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips are used for the chocolate covering and for the drizzle if so desired.
• Vegetable shortening thins out the chocolate for a smooth coat and easy handling.

How do you make truffles

Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl add the beat peanut butter, butter and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy.

Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until all is well combined.

Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-covered baking sheet.

Freeze for 1 hour. This is for easy handling when dipping.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and shortening.

Heat for 1 minute, stir and continue heating for 10-15 seconds at a time. Stirring after each interval and stop just before all of the chocolate is melted.

Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted.

Remove a few balls from the freezer, leaving the others in the freezer until ready to dip.

Dip the balls into melted chocolate using two forks or a chocolate dipping fork. Shake off excess and place on a parchment-covered baking sheet.

Place the peanut butter truffles in a refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

What are some truffle flavors?

• Any of your favorite fudge flavors will work.
• Mint, from extracts to crushed candy canes.
• Fruit Creams or fruit pieces, especially berries. Chop them up and mix them in a batter filling.
• Any Nut or seed that you’d like. Or nut butter such as with these Cashew Butter Chocolate Truffles.
• A multitude of liqueurs for a subtle flavor. Such as these Kahlua Truffles. They are featured on this blog, and you can’t miss them!
• Caramels that we can make vegan.

So you can see I’m serious about chocolate truffles.  I’m working on a roundup right now so I can show you some other wonderful truffle recipes from my fellow vegan food bloggers.

This brings me to another topic.

What can you roll truffles in

• One that is often used is cocoa powder, which is fair trade for sure.
• Melted chocolate because it not only tastes good but it is so delicious. Just like this recipe.
• Finely ground nuts or seeds.
• Coconut sugar would give a lovely taste and color.
• Ground vegan chocolate graham crackers.  I’ve done that before too.
• You can sprinkle pretty bits on top of melted chocolate such as candy canes and freeze-dried raspberries.
• Shredded and chopped coconut is really pretty.
• Sprinkles!