Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Category: Candy

1 pkg. (8 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

Suggested coatings: powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, finely chopped peanuts, multi-colored sprinkles, coconut, finely crushed cookies, grated semi-sweet baking chocolate.

Microwave chocolate in microwavable bowl on high 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add peanut butter; stir until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour. Scoop truffle mixture with melon baller or tsp, then shape into 1 balls. Roll in suggested coatings. Store in refrigerator.

Variation: Easy Truffle Squares: Prepare truffle mixture as directed. Spread in foil-lined 8 square pan. Refrigerate 1 hour. Lift out of pan onto cutting board; cut into 1 squares. Press squares in suggested coatings.