Chocolate Peanut Butter Heart Recipe
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts—a perfect no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, a touch of sweetness, and a rich chocolate coating. These bite-sized heart-shaped confections are ideal for special occasions or whenever you crave a delicious homemade sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 heart-shaped candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10–12 oz. chocolate, chopped in small pieces (half semi-sweet, half milk chocolate) or good quality candy coating
Instructions
- Prepare dish: Line an 8 x 8 inch dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting later, then set aside.
- Mix peanut butter base: In a mixing bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Press mixture into dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish. Smooth the top with a spatula or press down with your palms to create an even layer about ½ inch thick.
- Freeze to firm up: Place the dish in the freezer until the mixture is firm enough to cut, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Cut out hearts: Once firm, line a tray with parchment paper. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts from the peanut butter slab. Gather any leftover mixture, knead it together, and cut out additional hearts.
- Freeze hearts: Place the cut hearts on the parchment-lined tray and freeze again until firm, about 15-20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the chocolate or candy coating carefully in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip hearts in chocolate: Using a fork, dip each peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Tap the fork gently to remove excess chocolate. Work with a few hearts at a time to keep them firm and easy to handle.
- Set chocolate coating: Place the chocolate-coated hearts on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until the chocolate has fully set, about 20-30 minutes.
- Store: Store finished hearts in the refrigerator for immediate enjoyment or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Using candy coating instead of real chocolate makes dipping easier for beginners.
- Keep the peanut butter mixture and cut hearts cold to prevent softening during preparation.
- You can customize the chocolate coating by using all dark, milk, or white chocolate as preferred.
- These treats are best stored chilled to maintain their shape and texture.
- Leftover peanut butter mixture can be re-kneaded and shaped to minimize waste.
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