Monday, May 12, 2008

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolates

This recipe makes wonderfully satisfying dark chocolate and peanut butter treats. I make them the size of a medium truffle.

14 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 TBS butter
8 oz peanut butter (or enough to use up the chocolate), I prefer the "no stir crunchy"
handful(s) of shredded coconut, unsweetened

Put the peanut butter in the freezer for 30 minutes to one hour, it should feel hard, but soft enough to spoon out. Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler pan, or carefully in a pan on low heat. Set aside and let cool, so that it is still soft yet a little thick.
Using a small spoon and your hands, form balls with the peanut butter and place in the chocolate. You can place 4 to 5 in the chocolate at a time. Spoon them out of the chocolate, making sure that the peanut butter is covered. Place on a tray and sprinkle with coconut. When the tray is full place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to harden the balls. You may now put them in a container and store in the fridge. Enjoy!






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