Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

By kscribner

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
Makes: 3 doz. or 12 servings, three truffles each

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP or COOL WHIP Extra Creamy Whipped Topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

MICROWAVE chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

STIR in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour.

SCOOP peanut butter mixture with melon baller or teaspoon, then shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Variation - Easy Truffle Squares
Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Prepare truffle mixture as directed. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate 1 hour. Lift truffle mixture out of pan onto cutting board, using foil handles; cut into 1-inch squares. Press squares in suggested coatings, turning to evenly coat all sides. Makes 16 servings, four squares each.