Little bits of chocolate and peanut candy heaven, these won't stick around long. Give away as gifts or just make for yourself-but either way, they will disappear fast! Make sure to use the best quality chocolate and cocoa powder you can afford.
Ingredients:
5 oz semi-sweet chocolate (no more than about 61% cacao), chopped
1 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars (about 4 oz, or around 2 bars)
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts
In a saucepan over medium low heat, warm the cream until it is boiling. Measure out the butter and semi sweet chocolate in a bowl and pour the cream over top. Allow it to sit before stirring until smooth to remove any lump. Add the chopped Butterfingers and stir.
Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours, or until it's hardened up. Scoop out 3/4 inch balls and roll between your palms into a ball, then roll in the cocoa powder to coat, then garnish with chopped peanuts or peanut halves. Chill.
Store the truffles in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Makes about 40
Adapted From Bon Apetit
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