Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

Name: Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter, divided; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3-1/4 cups crushed pretzels, divided; 3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons shortening

Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It’s a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.—Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 cups crushed pretzels, divided
3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, butter and salt until blended. Stir in 3 cups pretzels.
Shape pretzel mixture into 1-in. balls; transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets.
Microwave remaining peanut butter on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Drizzle over truffles; sprinkle with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 176 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Buckeye Truffles in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2014

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pstephens10

Dec 9, 2018

why are reviews calling these buckeyes? I plan to give them a try but don't call them something they aren't. I don't think Buckeyes have pretzels in them...
sd20

Nov 22, 2017

Wasn't impressed for all the steps involved so won't be making again. It looks like some others did enjoy them by the reviews so that's good.
Colleen

Nov 22, 2017

Made these yesterday. They are different but really good. They are not smooth like a traditional truffle and they certainly aren't buckeyes but the sweet and salty combination is really good. Chilling the 'dough' certainly is essential to a good outcome. I would definitely recommend these treats!
Linda

Nov 20, 2017

Sorry did not like these at all. The flavor was not good, did not taste like buckeyes that is for sure. Again I wish I could give a better rating.
DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina

Jan 14, 2017

These were so delicious! I took them to a party and everyone raved about them. I did not bother topping with the pretzels or peanut butter but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It does taste like a crunchy Buckeye. Highly recommend this recipe.
lettuceleaf

Dec 28, 2016

These are amazing! They are like buckeyes but better. The pretzel keeps its crunch even after they're stored a few days in the frig. Definitely will be a repeat holiday treat!
littleducky

Jan 2, 2015

great taste;no one will guess the center filling.