Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts. Perfectly crafted for sharing, these heart-shaped delights combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply want to surprise a loved one, this recipe is both easy to follow and incredibly satisfying. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create beautiful desserts that are sure to impress. Customize them for any occasion by using various cookie cutter shapes or by adding your favorite toppings. Enjoy the sweet moments of togetherness with each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 10–12 oz. chocolate (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 inch dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until thick.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing it to about ½ inch thick.
- Freeze until firm, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts.
- Melt chocolate according to package instructions.
- Dip each heart in chocolate using a fork and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate sets before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg