Cherry Mash Truffles
Ingredients
For the Cherry Filling:
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
Prepare the Cherry Filling
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in the chopped cherries and vanilla extract. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
Make the Chocolate Coating
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each. Once smooth, stir in the chopped peanuts.
Coat the Truffles
Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cherry ball into the melted chocolate mixture, fully coating it. Place the truffles back on the parchment-lined sheet.
Set and Serve
Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Optional Tip: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the truffles for a decorative touch
Cherry Mash Truffles
