Peanutty Fudge Truffles

Courtesy of National Peanut Board

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Chill Time: 1 Hr.

* 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
* 1 Tbsp. butter
* 1/2 c. whipping cream, room temperature
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 1/2 c. chopped peanuts
* finely chopped peanuts or unsweetened cocoa powder or melted chocolate

1. In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter.
2. Combine whipping cream and vanilla; gradually blend into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1/2 c. chopped peanuts.
3. Carefully place pan in a shallow bowl of ice water; stir chocolate mixture until completely cool and slightly thickened. Beat 20 to 30 sec. Cover; refrigerate until firm. 4. Form mixture into 24 small balls; roll each in finely chopped peanuts or cocoa powder. Or, to dip in melted chocolate, refrigerate balls until chilled. Dip balls, one at a time, turning to coat all sides. Place on waxed paper. Let stand until chocolate is set.

* Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board. For more delicious recipes, please visit
www.nationalpeanutboard.org

Calories: 168;   Total Fat: 13g;   Cholesterol: 16mg;   Total Carbs: 13g;   Fiber: 1g;   Protein: 3g;   Sodium: 17mg;