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Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles

Irresistible Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles You’ll Love

Christmas Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles are easy to make, perfect for holiday gatherings or gifts, and feature delightful colors from candy melts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 10 sheets Graham Crackers crushed
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter smooth variety
  • 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 25-30 wafers Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers Ghirardelli recommended
  • 1 cup Candy Melts Red, White, Green for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • microwave
  • fork
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by crushing approximately 10 sheets of graham crackers into fine crumbs.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the crushed graham crackers, smooth peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Gently fold in the Rice Krispie cereal, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate melting wafers in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  7. Using a fork, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  8. Transfer the coated truffles back into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
  9. Melt red, white, and green candy melts separately and drizzle over the hardened truffles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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