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Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles

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These Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles blend creamy peanut butter with chocolate and crunch, perfect for festive gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Use creamy or chunky based on preference
  • 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal Crushed cornflakes or puffed rice can substitute
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened; can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers Can substitute with semi-sweet or milk chocolate
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Melts (Red, White, Green) Any color can work

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles
  1. Prepare the Base Mixture: Crush the Graham Cracker sheets into crumbs, add softened butter and peanut butter, and mix until smooth.
  2. Incorporate Crunchy Ingredients: Stir in Rice Krispie cereal until evenly distributed.
  3. Sweeten the Mixture: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until firm and moldable.
  4. Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Form the Truffles: Roll the mixture into 1-ounce balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill Again: Refrigerate the rolled truffles for an additional 2 hours.
  7. Melt the Chocolate: Heat chocolate wafers in short bursts until melted.
  8. Dip the Truffles: Coat each truffle in melted chocolate and place back on the sheet.
  9. Allow Chocolate to Set: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  10. Add Decorative Drizzle: Melt colored candy melts and drizzle over truffles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the mixture helps in shaping the truffles perfectly. Adjust sweetness to personal preference.

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