Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles

By evelyn/athens on July 07, 2003

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Ingredients

    1. 12 ounces best-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
    2. 1/2 cup heavy cream
    3. 2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
    4. 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
    5. 2 teaspoons vanilla
    6. 1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts, about

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
  4. Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
  5. Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
  6. Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.
 
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