Sunday, May 2, 2010

SMS: Peanut Butter Truffles


After having to miss last week's wonderful SMS strawberry-rhubarb pie due to final exams, I am glad to be back this week, but I have to admit that I am writing this post a little early for a couple reasons :-) First being as you are reading this, I am probably running my first full marathon! I've done a couple half-marathons before, but today is my first full. Hopefully it goes well! The second reason is that we have been out of state for a good chunk of this week closing on our first home. It's definitely been quite the week!



This week's host is Mara from Love Your Mother, and she chose peanut butter truffles. I have to admit that I'm not much of a chocolate or peanut butter fan, but I wanted to make these regardless because peanut butter and chocolate is a classic combination that many people enjoy. 


The truffles themselves were really easy. You do have to plan ahead a little to allow them time to chill, but there really isn't much active time in this recipe. I did try a little bit of the unformed chocolate mixture. It was okay, but I'm probably not the best judge. The hubby told me that they are definitely more flavorful if you allow them to come to room temperature as Melissa suggests, so I would second that recommendation.


Be sure to stop by the SMS page to check out the other creations! I know several bakers were talking about the various kinds of "toppings" that could be used for these!

12 comments:

  1. Congrats on your firt full marathon! The first one is the hardest and ICE will be your best friend for a while!
    Your truffles look so good! Im glad you liked them!

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  2. Your truffles are picture perfect! Great job!

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  3. Congrats on your new home and first marathon! The truffles look great!

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  4. Your truffles look wonderful! Congrats on the first marathon!! Hope it went well.

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  5. Congrats on your first marathon, that is super exciting!! Your truffles look so good, makes me wish I had one right now. Thanks for baking this week!

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  6. The truffles look perfect! Amazing that you were able to fit them in with such a busy week.

    I hope your marathon went well today! I am running my first one this summer.

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  7. Gorgeous truffles! Congrats on the new home and running a full marathon! Very cool.

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  8. Looks great! Congrats on the new home and marathon!

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  9. Beautiful truffles! Congrats on your new home and marathon...that's quite a week!

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  10. wow congrats on your marathon! that's a big accomplishment!
    your truffles look great

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  11. Tessa,

    You are one busy woman!
    Final exams
    Marathon
    Closing on your first home
    WOW!

    Your truffles look fantastic!

    The best to you in all your endeavors!

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  12. Congrats on your house! Hope the marathon went well too - my husband just ran his first one this weekend too :)

    Your truffles look terrific. Kudos to you for making time to fit them in!

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