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The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau
Turn Nutter Butter cookies into delicious truffles! You need only a few ingredients to make these easy peanut butter candies. Dip them in chocolate and top them with a big pinch of peanuts for an irresistible sweet and salty treat.
Ingredients
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1 pound peanut butter cookies (about 32 Nutter Butters cookies or similar)
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8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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2/3 cup (6.5 ounces) creamy or crunchy peanut butter
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1 pound chocolate candy coating
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1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse them until they are fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the cookies in a large zip-top plastic bag, and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs.
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Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and peanut butter, and stir with a spoon until the mixture is smooth, without any dry patches. It should be easy to mold into balls, but not too sticky or wet.
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Use a small candy scoop or a teaspoon to shape the candy mixture into small 1-inch balls. Roll them between your hands to get them perfectly round, and place them on a cookie sheet covered with parchment or waxed paper.
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Refrigerate the tray for at least an hour to firm up the Nutter Butter truffles before dipping them.
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After the candy centers have chilled, place the chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating.
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Using dipping tools or a fork, dip each peanut ball in the chocolate candy coating and place it back on the baking sheet.
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Sprinkle a big pinch of chopped peanuts on top of each truffle while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat until all of the truffles are dipped and decorated.
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Refrigerate the truffles to set the chocolate for about 20 minutes.
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Store Nutter Butter Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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For the best taste and texture, let them come to room temperature before serving.
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Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For the best taste and texture, let them come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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382 | Calories |
24g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 25 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 382 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
Sodium 216mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 24g | |
Protein 6g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 58mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 201mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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