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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Hey Michelle, you mentioned a peanut butter allergy in the buck eye post. Did you get over it?
Hi Sandra, I did! I actually wrote all about it in this post: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/2009/02/16/for-the-love-of-peanut-butter-and-cinnamon/
These look totally awesome!
At first I thought they were storebought…but after you said you’ve made them yourself my jar just dropped. They look like they came straight from the store! Well done! And thank you so much for showing us how to make them.
I don’t think I can stop after one either!
These look very good and sinful.
I can’t wait to make these and share – or maybe not share and eat them all myslef! thank you!
It’s no wonder I love reading your blog so much!!
Oh my world, I want these right now! I think I’m going to go out and buy some of the saltiest pretzels that I can find and make these. Then eat them all…
These look divine and I am going to make them right now!! I know I can always count on you for awesome peanutbutter/chocolate recipes of goodness!!!
I just love chocolate and pretzels together! Yum!! I need to make these. So many fun goodies to make,so excited for the holiday season!!
I love that buckeyes are a staple in your holiday-life too. They have been in mine since I can remember. My mom makes them every year and this year I am going to give them a go as well. These sound amazing. I can’t eat ice cream (lactose intolerant…ugh), so I love ice cream alternatives!
Those are super adorable, and of course the name wins my heart. I’d love to make them for my husband!
ooh i’ve made something similar (though not as pretty) and they are fantastic! gotta love pinterest finds!
I have these pinned too. I think I would drizzle caramel as others have suggested and instead of crushed pretzel, a little bit of kosher salt maybe? Made a cookie like that, it was fantastic. I am sure these truffles are too!
Stupid question. . . . but do I measure the pretzel pieces before or after I crush them??
Hi Brigette, Not a stupid question! Measure them before you crush them (I broke mine into smaller pieces to measure so that they fit into the measuring cup).
You might want to note that the pretzel measure is prior to breaking them. I broke them first and ended up with too much pretzel and they didn’t hold together well. Tasted good though. I’ll try these again
Is it possible to use chunky peanut butter or would it get too bulky? I can’t help but love peanuts! ^_^
Hi Nem, I haven’t tried it with chunky and am not sure if that would keep them from rolling into neat balls, but I always say, hey, give it a try!
What a delicious looking treat.
I too love Pinterest…maybe a little too much.
Don’t these look delicious and I love the caramel drizzle. Love the title. Have a great day.
Those look amazing. And they are very easy to make vegan too, I have to try them!
You’re SUCH a trouble maker.
I.NEED.THESE.NOW.
there goes dinner or any plans to eat anything healthy for the rest of my life … these look so irresistible.
These are totally perfect for Christmas. I can’t wait to try them!
The truffles look delicious and sinful. Can you please tell me what you drizzled over the top of them?
Hi Heather – It’s melted peanut butter (and crushed pretzels). So sorry I forgot to include the garnish in the recipe, I have since edited it and included that information.
Mmmm nothing better than sweet with salty – these look amazing!!
My mom always makes these at Christmas too but with Rice Krispies. Can’t wait to try these out to surprise her with a twist on her classic!
Oh my good god that’s amazing!
I also indulged in Chubby Hubby way too many times during my college years. How can you beat the combination of ice cream, peanut butter and pretzels? These look scrumptious, the perfect treat to wrap up for people around the holidays. Thanks for posting!
These look SO delicious! I can pop truffles in one after another – this is definitely a problem! :)
A prize winning combination!
Well I know what I am doing this weekend now! Making these fantastic treats! I have intentions to share these with people. But I am not going to tell anyone I am making them just in case they all get eaten……by me! :) Thanks!! YUMMY!!
Ok – I love the blog and NOW I love your pinterest “pins”!!!
These are heading straight to PITT for finals week. My son & his friends in the dorm will LOVE them! Marco says “thanks!”