Be it the Christmas holidays in European countries, a kite festival in India, or for that matter any season of the year, peanut butter truffles are a mouth-watering and delightful treat to enjoy with family and friends. Peanut butter truffles, especially the chocolate ones, are highly irresistible for kids, and of course, some adults too. Be it a birthday party, dinner party, or a small evening get together, truffles made from creamy peanut butter or crunchy creamy peanut butter are a perfect option.
Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Truffles
Peanut butter truffles made from either creamy peanut butter or crunchy creamy peanut butter offer a lot of healthy benefits. Here are some of them.
- Rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats.
- Being low in sugar, they are a great option for people having type 2 diabetes.
- Give a satiating feeling, preventing you from eating too much, thus aiding weight loss.
- Packed with vital vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, biotin, folate, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, etc.
- Promotes growth of healthy muscles.
- Make bones stronger.
Reduces stress levels, and helps a person to stay relaxed.
Yield
40 Serve
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- CROPINO Peanut butter – 1 cup (You can choose either creamy peanut butter or crunchy creamy peanut butter)
- Powdered (confectioners) sugar
- Melted unsalted butter – 5 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- White or brown chocolate
Toppings
- Grated coconut
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts like walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, etc.
- Crushed candy
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Step-by-Step Process to Take the Peanut Butter Truffles
- Take powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter or crunchy creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Stir all the ingredients using a large spatula until they combine well.
- Take the dough and prepare small round balls by scooping the ingredients stirred in the above mentioned steps.
- Place the round balls on a parchment baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, until firm.
- Take the white or brown chocolate and melt it in the microwave.
- Dip the small dough balls into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper.
- Add your desired toppings and let the peanut butter truffles sit until the chocolate cools.
Why Should You Make Peanut Butter Truffles at Home?
- Easy and convenient to make
- Only 5 ingredients required
- Truffles will be ready within an hour
- Soft, creamy, or crunchy
- No-bake recipe
- Peanut butter truffles cannot be stored for a long time.
- They can be stored in airtight containers for up to 21 days.
- However, peanut butter truffles taste best when freshly prepared.
