Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until cohesive.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the cherry mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes.
- Once chilled, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them into smooth spheres.
- Freeze the formed truffles for about 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and peanut butter, microwaving until smooth and fully melted.
- Fold in the chopped salted peanuts into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate mixture and return them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
- If desired, melt white chocolate for drizzling on top of the truffles before serving.
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Notes
These truffles can be customized with different nut butters or chocolate types to suit your taste. Ensure proper chilling for best results.
