Chubby Hubby Truffles
Once again, Pinterest is amazing. If not for my little virtual bulletin board, I probably wouldn’t have stumbled across these gems. They are peanut butter-pretzel truffles, or as I aptly named them – Chubby Hubby Truffles, after the famous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. I consumed more pints of that stuff than I care to admit during my college days. It was a staple in our little mini-fridge’s (even mini-ier) freezer. Being the peanut butter lover that I am, there is absolutely no way I could resist chocolate-covered, peanut butter-filled pretzels swirling around in ice cream. Throw in sleep deprivation, lackluster cafeteria food, cram sessions and broken hearts (not only did you wallow in your own relationships gone bad, but you had to help your friend polish off a pint when some boy broke her heart too – that’s what friends do), and I probably should have skipped college and just bought stock in Ben & Jerry’s instead. So when I saw my favorite ice cream in truffle form (and so incredibly easy to make), I whipped them right up. The sweet and salty, smooth and crunchy – it all dances around in one little truffle. I dare you to only eat one. (Hint: It’s impossible, I tried and failed miserably.)
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These are made very much like the traditional buckeyes – a mixture of peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar rolled into balls and then dipped in chocolate (a Christmas staple!). The kicker is the crushed up pretzels – they add a kick of salty and a little bit of crunch to what is already an unbelievable treat. And you all know that next to peanut butter and chocolate together, the other thing I can’t resist is a sweet/salty combo. Bonus for me – I get it all right here in one little truffle!
These are super easy to make – no special equipment needed. Just a bowl, a spoon and your ingredients. Be forewarned – you’ll probably “accidentally” leave some of the mixture in the bowl which will require you to not waste it and eat what’s left with said spoon. We don’t want to waste, now do we?
Peanut Butter-Pretzel Truffles
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (120 g) pretzel pieces
- ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup (180 ml) milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Put the pretzel pieces into a resealable plastic bag and crush into very small bits (a rolling pin works great for this).
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and salt. Stir until all of the ingredients are completely blended and smooth. Add the pretzel bits to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly. Add the powdered sugar and mix until completely combined.
- Line a small baking sheet with wax paper. Using a small cookie scoop, or about 2 teaspoons worth of peanut butter mixture, gently shape into a ball with your fingertips. Place the ball on the wax paper-lined cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining peanut butter mixture. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 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.
- Working one at a time, dip one peanut butter-pretzel ball into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around, ensuring that it is completely coated with chocolate. Let any extra chocolate drip off and place back on the wax paper-lined sheet. Repeat with all of the peanut butter-pretzel balls.
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and again chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and crushed pretzels, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Oh my! These look dangerous! I can’t wait to try them
Drizzling caramel over these was a great idea. What a total lovely and irresistible treat!
Niiiiicely done!
Oh these sound great! I’ve got two kinds of truffles on my list for Christmas, might as well add these to it too!
LOL you never want to waste anything! But these sound like they need a double batch, just in case.
What a great and simple treat. I love reading your blog for ideas!
Good Morning. I am wondering what you drizzled on top of the Chubby Hubby Truffles? Looks like caramel? Could you explain what and how you did it? Also, did you sprinkle crushed pretzels over the caramel? Thank you
Hi Anne-Marie, So sorry I forgot to include the garnish in the recipe, I have edited it above. It is melted peanut butter (I just used a spoon to drizzle back and forth), and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels.
Oooh, these look great! Is that caramel or peanut butter drizzled on top? Did you sprinkle leftover pretzel on top as well?
Hi Beth, I drizzled melted peanut butter and crushed pretzels. I forgot to mention that above, oops! I have edited the recipe to include the garnish.
Delicious! I am finding way too many sweets to make on Pinterest! Half Baked was my Ben and Jerry’s posion of choice
These look like they might be contender in our Christmas gift baskets this year. And can I just ask, WHY on earth would you even try to just eat one? That’s just a horrible idea! They’re little, that means you can eat 10, right?
These look delish! What have you drizzled on top of these gems?
Hi Michele, Melted peanut butter! :)
Wow these look fantastic :) I’m from Columbus where Buckeyes are the official candy, but I prefer mine with rice krispies or pretzels inside for that salty kick. And Chubby Hubby was always my flavor of choice when I was addicted to Ben & Jerry’s in college!
I made these truffles over the weekend! I love this name though…chubby hubby truffles…perfect!! These things are amazing!
Oh my! All my favorite flavors in one candy. Definitely adding these to my Christmas candy making list.
I HAVE to make these soon! It’s all my favorite flavors in one small bite-size package!
I make an edible gift each year for my mom’s side of the family. These just made the short list!!! I do have two questions–did you start out with the small pretzel twists and should the brown sugar be packed? Thanks!
Hi Lisa, I had regular size pretzel (the thin kind), and broke them into pieces before measuring. And yes, the brown sugar should be packed.
Oh my goodness these sound amazing. I love the combo of PB and pretzels!
One of my favorite flavors as well, mmmm! I know how the whole pint situation goes down too, no worries ;-)
I am going to make these with soy nut butter. My son is allergic to peanuts but would love these.
Let us know how this goes.. I was thinking of making them for Xmas but my mom is allergic!
That’s awesome, what a great B&J flavor. I wonder if there is a way to work the malt component in..or if that would be good – what do you think?
I’m trying to figure that part out myself. Let me know if you come up with any ideas and I’ll be sure to do likewise!
Hmm that’s a good idea! I imagine you could mix in a little malted milk powder.
What about crushed Maltezers/malt balls?
They look amazing! Another great thing to use in them is Rice Krispies, it also adds an extra crunch.
Mmm these sound delightful! I love trying new truffle recipes :)
I love that these have different texture and a sweet and salty combo, oh and of course that they are made with chocolate and peanut butter!
OMG….they are awesome…just drooling over. You are a great cook.
Oh, heck yes! I make something very similiar so I am all too familiar with this addiction! ;)
These look amazing! Chubby Hubby was always one of my favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavors too. I say “was”, because I rarely let myself buy it anymore! I can and will polish off the pint!
That little pretzel crunch is just epic!
Please, please, please send me the leftovers? HOLY YUM!
These are on my list to make ASAP and get them mailed off to some very deserving people. Thinking of making 10 batches. Everyone is going to be so thankful! As am I. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.
Ummmm, YUM! I’m new here…been stalking your blog all day. I have some new White Chocolate Peanut Butter…maybe I’ll use that! These look delicious!