Description
Delight in this charming Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart recipe, featuring creamy peanut butter centers coated in a luscious layer of rich chocolate. Perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones, these no-bake treats combine sweet and salty flavors with a festive heart shape.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10-12 oz. chocolate, chopped into small pieces (recommend using a mix of half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate, or good quality candy coating)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: In a medium bowl, combine room temperature peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, about half a cup at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until fully incorporated. The mixture will become stiff and dough-like.
- Shape the Hearts: Shape the peanut butter mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls or press into small heart-shaped cookie cutters. Place the shaped hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Chill the peanut butter hearts in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate and Dip: Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals. Dip each chilled peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process. Decorate with drizzled chocolate or sprinkles if desired before the chocolate sets.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Chilling the hearts ensures the chocolate coating sets cleanly.
- Customize decorations with sprinkles or drizzled contrasting chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
