Bacon and Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 6 slices lean streaky bacon
• 4 ounces salted peanuts (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
• Six 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup cocoa

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat till crisp, drain on paper towels, and let cool completely.
In a blender or food processor, combine the bacon, peanuts and sugar and grind to a fine texture. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the peanut butter, and stir till well blended and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and chill about 1 hour.
Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill about 30 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, combine the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan and stir over very low heat till melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool till warm. Sift the cocoa into a bowl.
Coat the balls completely in the melted chocolate, dredge thoroughly in the cocoa, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.