Description
Chocolate-lovers rejoice with puppy chow chocolate truffles, a delightful spin on classic snack mix. Powdered sugar-coated clusters deliver delicious comfort, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal, crushed into fine crumbs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a velvety mixture by gently melting chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, blending thoroughly to distribute the aromatic elements evenly throughout the chocolate base.
- Allow the decadent mixture to cool at room temperature for several minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for approximately one hour, enabling the mixture to solidify into a scoopable texture.
- Once the chocolate mixture has firmed up, use a small scoop or spoon to form uniform spherical truffles, working quickly to prevent excessive melting.
- Roll each truffle between your palms to create smooth, perfectly round shapes that will serve as the foundation for the puppy chow coating.
- Prepare a separate bowl with the puppy chow mixture, ensuring a light, crispy coating that will adhere beautifully to the chocolate truffles.
- Carefully roll each truffle in the puppy chow mixture, gently pressing to ensure complete and even coverage of the chocolate centers.
- Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray, allowing them to set completely in a cool environment until the exterior becomes slightly crisp and the interior remains delightfully creamy.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate melts evenly by using low, consistent heat and stirring frequently to prevent burning or seizing.
- Add vanilla extract and salt after melting to enhance the depth of flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly so it becomes firm enough to shape into perfect round truffles without sticking to your hands.
- For dietary variations, swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg