Hi Everyone!
Happy Sunday to you! Today is a fun mission with #SundaySupper! We had to create a goody for Halloween. There are such a wide variety of things to make, but one thing sticks out to me, and that is chocolate. Yes I love the sugary treats, like suckers, candycorn, laughy taffy, nerds and more. But my heart goes out to chocolate. But as much as I LOVE Halloween candy I can’t really have it near me. I can pound down a bag in no time. Not only will I get a tummy ache, but ohh the guilt is the worse. So what does one do when you need chocolate and candy? Make your own healthy, guilt-free chocolaty treats that are not only amazing tasting (trust me they are) but also gluten free and vegan. Let me introduce to you my Snickerway Truffles!
This is one of the BEST chocolate treats I have made. Rich chocolaty flavor, creamy caramel and the best thing ever created, peanut butter, oh my!! They melt in your mouth! I am in love with these little balls of goodness!! I decided to call them Snickerways because these truffles are a mix between a Snickers Bar and a Milky Way. Both chocolate bars that are near dear to my heart. I took a batch to work and they agreed Snickerways was the perfect name!!
Not only are these melt in your mouth good, they are a breeze to whip together! I made two batches in less than 25 minutes. These are made with Peanut Butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, Caramel Extract and Maple Syrup. All these combined together make the ultimate chocolate treat!!
I actually made the first batch using some caramel extract that I got on Amazon and it had a coffee taste. The 2nd batch I usedJR Watkins Caramel Extract and there came the Milky Way taste. I swear every week when I make something for #SundaySupper I always have to re-make it. The first time it never comes out. So weird because that normally doesn’t happen to me on the other recipes. Crazy! Well, I am just happy it turned out! 🙂
For a little added crunch I used roasted salted peanuts. I just chopped them up fine and added it to my batter. I love the salt added to the chocolate. It just ups the level of flavor in the truffles. I added all of my ingredients in a bowl, mix together and rolled into a ball. I keep my truffles in the freezer, but they are good in the fridge too. If you freeze them, just let them sit out for a minute or two and pop in your mouth, they will simply melt in your mouth and in your heart! So if you like chocolate, peanut butter and caramel I highly recommend these little chocolates. I ate so many of them, however they maybe guilt-free, just limit your self to a few, not half a batch like I did. I couldn’t help it, they are darn good! Plus I had to test them. Ok that’s an excuse!
- ½ cup peanut butter (I used Peanut Butter and Co. The Bees Knees)
- 1 tsp. caramel extract
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. salted peanuts, finely chopped
- Line a plate or half a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, caramel extract, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Mix until combined. Add cocoa powder and mix until combined. Knead in peanuts. Note: If you do not use salted peanuts, add a dash of salt to the dough.
- Take about a teaspoon size piece of dough and roll into a ball. Do the same with remaining dough. Place balls onto prepared plate and place in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Once slightly firm. You can store your balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 - 4 months or in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.
Oh my gosh, I happen to have a few of these little Guys left and I think I need one or two or three of them. What? I have been good today! 🙂 It’s almost Halloween, so as my Husband eats his Grand Bars and M&M’s, I’ll eat my truffles. I feel better about it!
Do you make a special treat for Halloween? I don’t have a Halloween tradition, but I think these truffles will be the new tradition!
I can’t wait to see what kind of Halloween goodies everyone makes. Be sure to check them out!
Have a super great day!!
Toodles,
Jennifer
COCKTAILS
- Bloody Mary by La Cocina de Leslie
- Head Will Roll Cocktail by Noshing with The Nolands
- Wicked Sangria by The Messy Baker
SWEETS AND DESSERTS
- Snickers Fudge by I Run for Wine
- Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Parfaits by Daily Dish Recipes
- White Chocolate Monster Munch by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Candies by What Smells So Good?
- Candy Corn Puppy Chow by Pies and Plots
- Pumpkin Dirt Pudding Graveyard Parfaits by Neighborfood
- Candied Pumpkin (Calabaza en Tacha) by Magnolia Days
- Snickerway Truffles by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Homemade Peanut Butter Cups by The Texan New Yorker
- Jack Skellington Oreo Pops by Big Bear’s Wife
- Halloween Crunch Truffles by The Weekend Gourmet
- Frozen “Boo” Nana Pops by Momma’s Meals
CUPCAKES, COOKIES AND MORE
- Bourbon Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Candy Corn White Chocolate Pretzels by Alida’s Kitchen
- Soft Apple Cider Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Spooky Cookies by Basic N Delicious
- Pumpkin Bomb Cupcakes by My Other City By the Bay
- Cinnamon Rolls à la Great Pumpkin by Ninja Baking
- Candy Corn Parfait by The Urban Mrs.
- Trick or Beet Brownies by Foxes Love Lemons
- Caramel Surprise Witches’ hat Cupcakes by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Dark and Stormy Gingerbread by girlichef
- {flourless} Monster Cookie Dough Dip by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Monster and Mummy Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pumpkin Cut-out Cookies by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Candied Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Maple Cream by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes by The Dinner-Mom
- Zombie Cupcakes by Treats & Trinkets
APPETIZER, MAIN MEALS
- Shrek’s Dirty Q-tips by Shockingly Delicious
- Green Tomato Chilli by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- It’s the Great Stuffed Pumpkin by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Mummy Calzone by Curious Cuisiniere
- Pumpkin Soup by Juanita’s Cocina
- Pizza Bones by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sincere Pumpkin Patch Spicy Cheese Ball by Food Lust People Love
- Spooky Stew by Happy Baking Days
- Bloody Rice by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Ghost Flatbread Pizzas by Family Foodie
- Witch Hats by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
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