These Peanut Butter Puppy Truffles are not only adorable but completely edible. I used this awesome peanut butter ball recipe to make them. Then I decorated their faces using a toothpick and candy coating. And the ears? Sliced almonds.
Here’s a neked photo of them:
I was inspired to make these from a post Meghan had shared on Craft Gossip.
While mine aren’t quite as adorable as the ones from Gearheart’s Chocolates….I thought they were post-worthy.
Plus, I’m slightly obsessed with anything involving the word dog, puppy and/or peanut butter.
If you can’t wait to make them at home, you can always get these adorable ‘Pups’ at Gearhearts Chocolates.
- 1¼ cups peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced almonds
- 1 package (16 oz.) Chocolate CANDIQUIK Coating
- Black edible marker (or cake writing icing)
- In a large bowl mix peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
- Shape peanut butter mixture into a ball with a gradual peak/point to form the nose and place on a wax-lined baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate CANDIQUIK in tray according to package directions.
- Place a small dab of CANDIQUIK on the back of the almonds and press two almonds on each peanut butter ball as the ears; freeze for 30 minutes.
- Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter pup in CANDIQUIK, allowing the excess coating to drip off and place on wax paper to set.
- Once completely dry, use an edible marker or cake writing icing to draw on eyes and nose.
And if you’d like to make your own pups something special, check out these Homemade Pumpkin Dog Biscuits HERE!
Linked to the following parties: Time to Sparkle, Anyonita Nibbles, Pint Sized Baker, Kitchen Meets Girl, Buns in My Oven
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I think these pups are just super cute! Definitely something my kids would love!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Nancy, thanks much! Kids would definitely love these little treats!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Oh these little pups are adorable!!! Oh and Bless Your Heart This is coming from a farm girl!!! :):)
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Julie,
Thank you! And yes – it’s their way of phrasing what they’re really thinking, haha!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says
These are adorable..love them!:)
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks so much, Jill!
stephanie says
I am pretty sure you are a genius.
Lucy says
I make peanut butter balls too but haven’t tried making them into anything. These are super cute!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Lucy,
Thank you! You will have to make these, the cuteness of the pups adds that much more to the peanut butter balls!
Nutritious Deliciousness says
Very cute!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thank you very much!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
These are the sweetest peanut butter balls ever!!! I want a puppy
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks, Brenda! And you should totally get a puppy ;).
Ai Lin @ Nomsies Kitchen says
Stopping by from Tasty Tuesdays. Wow, these pups are adorable! Must pin!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks so much!
Jenna @ www.sensationallyseasonal.com says
These are adorable! One of my honorary nieces loves puppy dogs and her birthday is coming up! These are perfect!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Jenna, well I know someone who will be getting a cute birthday treat ;). Thanks for stopping by!
Maria says
Oh my goodness, how CUTE!!!! These look beautiful, what a fun (and delicious!) idea!!!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks, Maria! I love treats that are adorable but also taste awesome – & these solve the trick!
Heather @ French Press says
these are the CUTEST things EVER!!! I’m going to surprise my daughter:)
thanks for linking up to wake up wednesdays
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Heather, thank you so much!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Stopping by from Wake up Wednesday! These are the cutest peanut butter pups ever
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi! Thank you & thanks for stopping by!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
These are adorable!! So cute!! And Boomer! Say it isn’t so!!
Thank you for linking up at Wake Up Wednesdays!! Pinning!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Honestly, one of the cutest things ever.. and equally delicious!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
You’re too sweet, Pamela. Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are just too, too adorable Sarah! So fun!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks so much, Trish!
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says
Seriously, I’m dying over how cute these are!! Love!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Aww, thanks much Jocelyn!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
I just wanted to say that I actually squealed when I saw these. Love them!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Aww! Thanks much, Aimee (& thank you for commenting)!
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
I saw this cute peanut butter pups at foodgawker. Love them!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Ann! Thank you very much
Diane says
The directions neglected to mention the sliced almonds. How do you get them to stick in place.
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
Hi Diane,
Thanks for catching that! It has been updated. Let me know if you have any questions.
-Sarah