Peanut Butter Bacon Truffles

1. 1

   Fry bacon in a pan over medium heat until very crispy.Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain well.

2. 2

   Transfer bacon to a food processor along with the 4 tsp sugar and peanuts.Grind to a medium-fine texture.Transfer to a bowl and add the peanut butter and salt to taste.Taste the mixture; you may want to add more sugar,especially if the peanut butter was unsweetened.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge until very firm.

4. 4

   Roll the peanut butter mixture by hand or spoons into 1'' balls,placing them on a tray lined with wax paper.Chill again until firm.

5. 5

   place the cocoa in a bowl;set aside.Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of water.Heat over medium-low until the water is simmering and stir the chocolate until melted and smooth.Remove from heat.

6. 6

   One at a time roll the peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate and then in the cocoa powder.Serve room temperature.

7. 7

   Store any remaining truffles in a covered container thoroughly covered in cocoa powder for up to 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.