Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts (Printable)
Creamy peanut butter hearts dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Peanut Butter Filling
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Coating
05 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
→ Topping
07 - Flaky sea salt
# How-to Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - Combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Place the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut heart shapes using a small cookie cutter. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and re-roll scraps until all dough is used.
04 - Freeze the peanut butter hearts for 30 minutes until firm to the touch, ensuring they hold their shape during dipping.
05 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
06 - Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each chilled heart into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return to the baking sheet.
07 - Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over each heart before the chocolate sets.
08 - Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until chocolate is completely firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert Advice:
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- The sea salt cuts through the sweetness like a bright note in a rich song
- You can make these ahead and they actually get better after a day in the fridge
- They look impressive but require zero special skills beyond patience
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- If your chocolate starts getting thick while you're dipping, gently reheat it for 10 seconds—working with stiff chocolate leads to thick, disappointing coatings
- Room temperature equals disaster here, so keep those peanut butter centers chilled until the exact moment they hit the chocolate
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- Set up a dipping station with your chilled hearts on one side, melted chocolate in the middle, and parchment-lined tray on the other to minimize drips and fingerprints
- Wipe your dipping fork between every 3-4 hearts to keep the chocolate coating clean and professional-looking