Cooking Through "The Baker's Man": Peanut Butter Truffles

Ever felt like a hamster on a wheel? Or like just another rat in the rat race? Ever feel as though one day leads into another, leads into another, leads into another, and you’re tired of being tired?

Sounds like you need a vacation, a place to rest and relax, or at the very least, a visit to Bea’s Bakery in The Baker’s Man. Anna O’Brien can whip up just what you need to feel rested, rejuvenated, and like your old self again (back when you had energy and you were excited about every new adventure).

Peanuts have a bagful of benefits and healthy properties. Combine roasted, ground peanuts with rich chocolate, and the benefits skyrocket. Order a half dozen of Anna’s peanut butter truffles and you’ll feel the stress of the daily grind ease from your shoulders. Your smile will resurface, and when you inhale a deep breath, you’ll remember why you love your life. Go ahead and order a full dozen and take a vacation. We won’t tell anyone where you’ve gone. Your secret is safe with us.

Peanut Butter Truffles

Serves: 36 ping pong ball-size truffles

Difficulty Level: Super duper easy

Ingredients

16 oz Nutter Butter cookies

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

melting chocolate

How to Make

1. Add cookies to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
2. Add cream cheese to food processor and pulse until combined.
3. Dump truffle mixture into a bowl so as not to have to work around the blade in the food processor. It's sharp!
4. Roll truffle mixture into balls and line on a baking sheet covered in wax paper or parchment paper. Put truffles into the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until chocolate is completely melted. Using a fork, dip truffles into chocolate, cover completely, tap off excess, and return to the baking sheet.
6. Once all truffles are coated, place them into the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or until chocolate is set.

 

The Baker's Man can be purchased in paperback or for the Kindle from Amazon and for the NOOK through Barnes & Noble.