Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles

Peanut Butter and Chocolate are just 2 of my taste addictions. These truffles are fantastic, better than the peanut butter cups I used to devour while I was growing up.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 7 mins
• Yields: 40 truffles

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  best-quality  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons butter, cut into bits
• 3⁄4 cup chunky peanut butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 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.