Pretzel Peanut Butter Truffles

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pretzels, chopped (or crushed)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temp
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

Recipe

• 1 use a rolling pin to crush the pretzel pieces in plastic bag.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and salt. stir until all of the ingredients are completely blended and smooth.
• 3 add the pretzel bits mix well.
• 4 add the powdered sugar and mix until completely combined.
• 5 line a small baking sheet with silpat, parchment or wax paper.
• 6 with a small cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons scoop and then gently shape into a ball with your fingertips. place the ball on the cookie sheet.
• 7 place the baking sheet into the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• 8 when ready to dip the truffles, microwave the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a small bowl at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
• 9 working one at a time, dip balls into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around. be sure it is completely coated.
• 10 let any extra chocolate drip off and place back on the sheet.
• 11 return the baking sheet to the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes. optional: garnish with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and crushed pretzels.
• 12 store in an airtight container in the fridge.