Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Valentine's Day is coming and one of the most popular gifts to give is chocolate. Instead of buying it this year, why not make it yourself? In under two hours you can create melt-in-your-mouth goodness...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

I came across this recipe years ago- it was an ad for Baker's Chocolate, I think...

You will need:

1 pkg (8 squares, 1 oz each) semi sweet baking chocolate
1/2 c peanut butter
1 tub (8oz) whipped topping, thawed
toppings

Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on high one minute. Stir. Microwave one more minute. Stir until completely melted.

Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate one hour.

Scoop chocolate mixture out with small melon baller or teaspoon. Shape into one inch balls and roll in toppings. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 3 dozen.

Topping ideas:

powdered sugar
finely chopped pecans or peanuts
toasted coconut
grated white chocolate
finely crushed cookies
cocoa
mini chocolate chips
colored sprinkles

And don't forget the mini muffin cups!