Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles

• best-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips↗12 ounces
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup
• butter, cut into bits↗2 tablespoons
• chunky peanut butter↗3⁄4 cup
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• finely chopped salted peanuts, about1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.

4. 4

   Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.

5. 5

   Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.

6. 6

   Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.