If you’re a fan of peanut butter treats, prepare to fall in love. These Nutter Butter Truffles are everything a peanut butter dessert should be—creamy, smooth, decadently rich, and unbelievably simple to make. With just a few pantry staples and a little time in the fridge, you can create a dessert that tastes like a gourmet confection from a specialty chocolate shop. Perfect for holidays, parties, gifts, or a sweet evening treat, these bite-sized delights are always a huge hit.
What makes this recipe stand out is how effortless it is. There’s no baking, no complicated techniques, and no long list of ingredients. If you can crush cookies and roll dough into balls, you can master these truffles. Even better, they store beautifully, making them ideal for make-ahead dessert platters or edible holiday gifts.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know—ingredients, technique, variations, storage tips, and of course, the full recipe.
🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Truffle Filling:
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1 package (16 oz) Nutter Butter cookies
Crushed into fine crumbs. These are the heart of the recipe, providing peanut butter flavor and structure. -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
This binds the crumbs and creates that ultra-creamy texture. -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Enhances flavor and adds a bakery-style aroma.
For the Coating:
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12–16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Almond bark or white chocolate chips also work. -
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
Helps thin the chocolate for smoother dipping.
For Decoration (optional but beautiful):
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Crushed Nutter Butter crumbs
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White chocolate drizzle
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Gold, white, or peanut-butter-colored sprinkles
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Crushed peanuts
🧑🍳 Instructions — Step-by-Step
Step 1: Crush the Cookies
Place all Nutter Butters in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs.
No large chunks should remain—you want a texture similar to graham cracker crumbs for the smoothest filling.
No food processor?
Place cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
