Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Peanut Butter Truffles

These are more like peanut butter and graham cracker balls covered in chocolate, but that was a bit long for a title!



(please ignore my drier than ever hands)

I found this recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs right around everyone's favorite candy holiday, they were immediately put on the top of my to-make list. I love Kristan over at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, her recipes are always tempting and her pictures only make things look better than they sound!


Peanut Butter Truffles

18 sheets of graham crackers, very finely crushed
2 cups creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
chocolate candy melts or bark
sprinkles or decorations


Line a baking sheet with wax paper, place in freezer for later use. In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, peanut butter, butter, and confectioners sugar. Mix at medium speed till all ingredients are incorporated. I ended up using my hands to get everything combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Place baking sheet back in the freezer for 45 minutes or until peanut butter balls are firm.


In a small bowl melt chocolate candy melts or bark according to package. Using a spoon cover peanut butter balls with chocolate one at a time. Tap the spoon on the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate and place balls back on frozen baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or leftover graham cracker crumbles and refrigerate till chocolate is set. Devour.




I used my food processor to crush the graham crackers. I used spring colored sprinkles, but I was thinking white chocolate coating with red, white, and blue sprinkles would be super cute for the upcoming holidays. Let me know if anyone tries this, I would love to see pictures!


Happy Baking!
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Posted by Debbie at 9:14 PM
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Location: Pearland, TX 77584, USA

41 comments:

  1. cookingkateMay 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    So cool thanks for emailing me the link. Will be trying these at home for myself but i seriously doubt they will turn out as perfectly or as festive as these, though with chocolate, graham cracker, and peanut butter as the ingredients i personally could care less if they came out looking like delicious little turds.

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  2. kitchenarianMay 17, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    These look wonderful. I love all things chocolate and peanut butter.

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  3. The Harried CookMay 18, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I love peanut butter truffles! I have an ancient recipe from Better Homes and Gardens that I have been using for years and it is very similar to yours, except for the Graham crackers. I like that addition. Aren't they really addictive? They look gorgeous! :)

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  4. Cucina di casa da luMay 18, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Ogni volta che vengo qua trovo una meraviglia.
    Sei molto brava.
    Un bacio
    Lu

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  5. LizzyMay 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Aren't these just gorgeous??? I'm drooling over your delectable truffles! Thanks for sharing...and inspiring me :)

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  6. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableMay 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh yum! It's like a homemade version of the Reeses easter eggs (that I'm obsessed with). So pretty, too!

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  7. yummylittlecooksMay 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Hi, they are lovely.I love chocolate!!

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  8. ErinMay 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect combination! And these are gorgeous! Wonderful job!

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  9. Nikki @ The Tolerant VeganMay 18, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    These are so cute! I could eat little balls of peanut butter 24/7

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  10. Lauren at Keep It SweetMay 18, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I don't care what you call them, they sound delicious!

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  11. Belinda @zomppaMay 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    What lovely truffles - love the cracker outside

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    ::drools:: I am seriously trying to eat through my computer screen. That looks amazing!! Holy moly...I am so in love with these little truffles...heaven in a bite!

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  13. Elizabeth Ann (Elizabeth Ann's Recipe BoxMay 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    SUPER cute! :-) Can't wait to try these!

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  14. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Regardless of what you call them, these look fantastic! I love the peanut butter chocolate combination, especially when it's homemade!

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  15. Di-liciousMay 19, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Oh yum. I'll be filing this idea away for a cooking activity with my 3yo daughter! Gorgeous.

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  16. EmilyMay 19, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    One of my favorite snacks is graham crackers spread with peanut butter. This looks unbelievable. I just might have to try them this weekend. Good thing it is only two days away.

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  17. PeggyMay 19, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    These look perfect for any time! I've been meaning to use up that pb in the pantry! =)

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  18. maria elenaMay 19, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Apetisante, delicioase!

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  19. WinnieMay 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful

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  20. Lisa JoyMay 19, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I found you via FoodBuzz...congrats on being #1 today! These look delicious.

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  21. Kate from ScratchMay 19, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    These look so cute and tasty. I want to eat them up. And really...it never gets better than chocolate and peanutbutter...add in some graham crackers and you have sold me on eating whatever it is. Add in the super cute factor and I'm a gonner.

    Because it's delicious.

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  22. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Peanut Butter and chocolate and graham oh my! :) Can't wait to try these!

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  23. Hannah at FleurDeLiciousMay 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    So cute, I love them with the sprinkles! And they sound super yummy...I was tempted to make Kristan's pb eggs too but never got around to it. Now I'll have to make some of these! And congrats on Foodbuzz top 9 :)

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  24. BakergirlMay 19, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    These look amazing! The only thing better than chocolate and peanut butter is chocolate & peanut butter with graham crackers. I'm so making these for whatever holiday is next.

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  25. Lisa @ Tarte du JourMay 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow! These look off the charts delicious! Well done on the top nine... very much deserved!

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  26. VictoriaMay 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    These are so easy and they look so good! I could easily put away, like, 20 in one sitting :)

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  27. KristenMay 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I have made this recipe in bar form with the chocolate as a top layer. I love the idea of making them into individual dipped candies. Sounds wonderful.

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  28. ErinMay 20, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Oh, these sound wonderful! I can never have enough peanut butter!!!

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  29. Curry and ComfortMay 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You've got two of my favorite ingredients here... PB and Chocolate. I know these are a winner! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely make these for my kids. : )

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  30. KonstantKraverMay 21, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    mmmmm full of peanutbutter goodness !!! :)

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  31. Pacheco PattyMay 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Hey Debbie, you have a way with peanut butter girl! These are so sweet, I wish I had these coming in the mail to me;-)

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  32. Jen at The Three Little PigletsMay 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    And Kristan is spit your drink out of your nose funny! I laugh out loud every single time I read one of her posts - and who doesn't need a good laugh every day?! Love her blog...

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  33. popelixMay 23, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Hi there! This recipe seems really interesting. Could you please provide the "18 sheets of graham crackers" weight because I need to substitute (cannot find gc here in Greece) them. Thanks in advance!

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  34. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    LOVE these! So cute. Saving this recipe for sure :)

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  35. In bucatarie cu AzizJune 2, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    hey,I love your truffles!!!I did something just like them today, inspired by yours.Thank you and invite you to see them on my blog http://inbucatariecuaziz.blogspot.com/2011/06/peanut-butter-truffles.html

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  36. RachelJune 23, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    i used to absolutely love these and haven't had them in ages! this post reminded me of what i've been missing out on- thanks!

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  37. 85BrendaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I'm making these for my kids to give their friends. They are so yummy! I found a company online, Box and Wrap that has some really cute Easter cello bags. This will make a really nice treat to give!

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  38. Robs :)April 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Hi, How many would you say you get from this recipe? I couldnt find the yield anywhere. Would love to try this!

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  39. DebbieApril 3, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I would say this makes around 2 dozen, but it really depends on how large you make the truffles. If you want more just make them a little smaller!

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  40. Lucille L. JeffersonDecember 5, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    nice post

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  41. lizaDecember 7, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    nice post

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