Peanut Butter Truffles

Hi, everyone! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! I certainly have! 

I must say I am pretty proud of myself with these truffles. These are for all of you Reese's peanut butter cup fans out there. These truffles come pretty close to tasting like one. They are really, really delicious. 

                                   
                               Peanut Butter Truffles

                     1/2 cup peanut butter
                     3/4 cup powdered sugar
                     3 Tablespoons butter
                     1 tsp. vanilla
                     1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
                     1/4 cup peanut butter (optional) 

In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls, and place them on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Place in the freezer to firm up.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double broiler, or in a Pyrex in the microwave. (be careful, the chocolate will burn easily!)

Dip each of the balls into the chocolate, making sure they are evenly coated. Place them back on the cookie sheet, and put it back into the freezer to harden.

In a small bowl in the microwave, melt the peanut butter. It only takes about 1 minute. Pour the peanut butter into a Ziploc bag and cut a hole in the corner. Carefully drizzle the peanut butter over the truffles and place them in the refrigerator. They will keep in an airtight container for about 4-5 days. (If they last that long!)