These 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Truffles are creamy, no-bake peanut butter balls dipped in white chocolate and decorated for any occasion. They are easy to make and better than any peanut butter cup candy!
Dip them in white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate (or all 3!) Then decorate them for any occasion! They are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange or swap!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Truffle Recipe
There are only a few things that I love more than chocolate and peanut butter together! It is literally the perfect combination. That’s why these easy white chocolate truffles are my go-to dessert!
They are not only super delicious, they are crazy easy to make. They take no time at all and only need 4 ingredients that I basically keep in my pantry in case of a dessert emergency (you know you have had them too!)
Here is why I love Peanut Butter Truffles so much…. They are:
- Soft and creamy
- Super easy to make
- No-bake
- Bite-sized
- Make-ahead recipe
- Only 4-Ingredients
- Can be decorated for any occasion or holiday!
- Perfect for the peanut butter and chocolate lover!
The Perfect Dessert for Any Occasion
I love to decorate with sprinkles, and these truffles are perfect for pretty much any holiday. I am going to show you the every day version and I have also made a Christmas Truffle version to show you how versatile they are.
Here are some other ways you can decorate the truffles for other holidays too!
Christmas: Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles. Melt some additional white chocolate and use some red and green food coloring and drizzle over the white chocolate truffles.
Valentine’s Day: Sprinkle with red and pink sprinkles or Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles. Drizzle with red and pink chocolate. You can also change the white chocolate to milk chocolate
Halloween: Drizzle with orange-colored chocolate and sprinkle with Halloween themed sprinkles.
Ingredients / Shopping List
- Powdered sugar
- Creamy or chunky peanut butter
- Butter, room temperature
- White melting chocolate
- Optional toppings: Sprinkles, melted milk chocolate, or chopped nuts
How to Make the Peanut Butter Truffles
- Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter.
- Stir to combine the ingredients with a large spatula.
- Roll scoops into round balls of dough.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave.
- Dip the dough bites into the melted chocolate and then place them on wax or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with the desired topping and let them sit until the chocolate hardens.
Useful Tools
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Cookie Scoop – this makes it much easier to get the perfect size scoop of the dough. This is a set of 3 so you always will have the right size!
Chocolate Dipping Tool – I love this set! If you have ever had to fish a truffle out of chocolate you will understand! This makes it SO much easier!
Silicone Baking Mat: – This is a kitchen MUST HAVE! I use them for everything… making cookies, sheet pan dinners and so much more!
Tips
- This recipe makes about 18-20 bites, depending on how big you roll them.
- Don’t worry about the bites not being in perfect ball shapes. Once they are chilled, you can reshape them right before dipping them into the chocolate. You can also dip them twice for a thicker shell.
- Melt half of the chocolate to use first. Depending on the size of your truffles you may not need an entire pound.
- Any unused chocolate, I pour onto a piece of parchment paper and let it harden, then place it in a Ziploc bag to use later.
- I sprinkled the tops with shredded sweetened coconut, crushed peanuts, melted white chocolate, and sprinkles. Sprinkle the topping onto the freshly dipped truffle before the chocolate is completely dried.
- I have also used color candy melts for themed parties and holidays!
How to Store
Our truffles should be stored in an airtight container. I would recommend placing wax paper (or parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.)
They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 2 months. (Just thaw frozen truffles in the fridge overnight!)
Other Easy Bite-Sized Recipes
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Peanut Butter Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons butter room temperature
- 16 ounces White melting chocolate
- Sprinkles, melted milk chocolate, or chopped nuts Optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter. Using a large spatula, stir to combine the ingredients.
- Using a small portion scoop, cookie scoop, or shaping with hands, roll scoops into round balls of dough.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Once the dough has chilled, melt the chocolate in the microwave by heating for 30 seconds at time.
- Dip the dough bites into the melted chocolate and then place them on wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle with desired topping and let them sit until the chocolate hardens
Jenn’s Notes
- This recipe makes about 18-20 bites, depending on how big you roll them.
- Don’t worry about the bites not being in perfect ball shapes. Once they are chilled, you can reshape them right before dipping them into the chocolate. You can also dip them twice for a thicker shell.
- Melt half of the chocolate to use first. Depending on the size of your truffles you may not need an entire pound.
- Any unused chocolate, I pour onto a piece of parchment paper and let it harden, then place it in a Ziploc bag to use later.
- I sprinkled the tops with shredded sweetened coconut, crushed peanuts, melted white chocolate, and sprinkles. Sprinkle the topping onto the freshly dipped truffle before the chocolate is completely dried.
- I have also used color candy melts for themed parties and holidays!
5 Can’t wait to try some of these.So simple, quick.
Turned out tasting amazing! I ended up substituting white choclate for milk chocolate and ended up tasting like a delicious carter’s bar with milk Chocolate. Highly Recommend!!
Turned out tasting amazing! I ended up substituting the white chocolate with milk chocolate and ended up tasting just like a carter’s bar with chocolate. Highly recommend!
What are the amounts of ingredients in the peanut butter truffles? Cups? Ounces? Tsp? I see all the needed ingredients just not the amounts Can you please provide this info in the recipe thank you
Would this recipe be considered gluten free?
Where in the store do you find the melting chocolate?
Michaels, JoAnns and Hobby Lobby all have them in their baking section. Walmart has them as well in their craft/baking section.