Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts (Printable)
Creamy peanut butter hearts dipped in dark chocolate, ideal for a delightful treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Peanut Butter Filling
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 10 ounces good-quality dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms that holds together well.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for the shaped hearts.
04 - Roll out the peanut butter mixture between two sheets of parchment to about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts and transfer them to the prepared sheet. Re-roll scraps as needed until all dough is used.
05 - Freeze the peanut butter hearts for 25 to 30 minutes until firm and easy to handle.
06 - Melt the chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until completely smooth.
07 - Using a fork, dip each chilled heart into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place the hearts back on the parchment-lined sheet.
08 - Refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set, about 15 minutes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salty sweet combination hits that perfect craving spot every single time
- They look impressive but secretly come together in under an hour
- Keep a batch in the fridge for instant dessert emergencies
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- Frozen hearts are essential because warm dough will melt right into your chocolate
- Room temperature chocolate seizes faster than you can say ruined, so keep it warm while working
- These disappear faster than you expect, so consider doubling immediately
03 -
- Warming your cookie cutter in hot water helps release stubborn hearts
- A chopstick makes cleaner swirls than a fork if you add white chocolate drizzle