Description
Delicious and festive truffles made with cherry and chocolate, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the maraschino cherries, powdered sugar, crushed graham crackers, and peanut butter until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered truffles to the baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed nuts or holiday sprinkles on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg