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5 from 10 votes

Peanut Butter Truffles

Peanut Butter Truffles are creamy and easy. This no bake recipe is gift worthy but you can serve them as a decadent treat for your loved ones too
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 46 Truffles
Calories 159kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup Dairy-free butter - softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups Organic powdered sugar

For the coating:

  • 2 cups Vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan shortening - you can substitute coconut oil

Instructions

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paperI
  • In a large bowl add peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix into the batter.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour

For the coating:

  • 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 heating and stop just before all of the chocolate is melted.
  • Stir until completely melted. Remove 3-4 balls at a time from the freezer, leaving the others in the freezer until ready to dip
  • Dip balls into melted chocolate using two forks or a chocolate dipping fork. Shake off excess and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place in the 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

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Notes

To create a swirl or drizzle on top of peanut butter ball, add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle chocolate over the top of set chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Truffles | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg