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A stack of chocolate truffles on a plate
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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

You won't believe how simple this easy chocolate truffles recipe is to make. They look and taste impressive, but are fool-proof! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chocolate Truffles, Truffles
Servings: 24
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Elise Donovan

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 ounces cool whip (left out to room temp)
  • toppings, as desired

Instructions

  • Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl, then fill a mug half full of water and place both the bowl and mug at opposite ends of the microwave. Stop and stir the chocolate chips every 30 seconds until completely melted.
    Melted chocolate chips in a glass bowl
  • Add the peanut butter and mix well. Then thoroughly mix in the cool whip.
    Truffle filling in a large glass bowl
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours until your chocolate mixture becomes firm enough to handle. Roll the mixture into balls (about the size of a rounded tablespoon).
    A baking sheet with rolled truffles and a scoop
  • Then roll the balls into powdered sugar, coconut, or nuts, or dip in chocolate. Return the balls to the fridge. They taste the best if they stay refrigerated.
    A stack of chocolate truffles on a plate

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Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg