Peanut
Butter Chocolate Truffles
By Annalena
Marie
Creamy peanut butter truffles mixed with mini
chocolate candies and dipped in chocolate. This easy
no-bake recipe is perfect for kids and makes a fun,
hands-on dessert for parties or holidays.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 15 minutes | Chill:
20 minutes | Yield: About
18 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-natural
peanut butter
- ½ cup mini chocolate
kisses, mini chocolate chips or mini baking
M&M’s
- Chocolate for
dipping (milk, dark, or white)
Instructions
- Wash hands well
before starting.
- Scoop peanut
butter into a small mixing bowl and stir until
smooth and creamy.
- Add mini
chocolate candies and stir until evenly mixed.
- With clean
hands, roll mixture into small balls and place
on a cookie sheet.
- Freeze truffle
balls for 10–20 minutes until firm.
- Melt dipping
chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring
every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each
truffle into melted chocolate and place on wax
paper.
- Chill until
chocolate is set.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can stir the peanut butter and candies
- Rolling truffles is great fine-motor practice
- Adults should handle melting chocolate
- Try using gloves to keep hands clean and less
sticky
Variation Ideas
- Use white chocolate for dipping
- Roll in sprinkles or crushed peanuts instead
of dipping
- Swap M&M’s for mini chocolate chips
Notes
If the mixture is too soft to
roll, chill it briefly before shaping. Store
truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.