Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package semisweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
suggested coatings
powdered sugar
finely chopped nuts
coconut flakes
multi-colored candy sprinkles
chocolate sprinkles or vanilla candy sprinkles
cookie crumbs

Preparation

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate squares on high power for 1 minute.
Stir chocolate and microwave for another minute or until chocolate is melted.
Remove bowl from the microwave and mix in peanut butter until smooth.
Let the mixture sit until it has cooled to room temperature.
Mix in whipped topping and refrigerate for about an hour.
Shape the mixture into one inch balls.
Using a melon baller or teaspoon may make this easier.
Roll the balls in your choice of coatings.
This part is the most fun!
Be creative!
Store the balls in the refrigerator until serving or gift-giving time.
These would make a nice gift if you placed the balls in paper candy holders and wrapped them up in a decorated tin or plastic container.