Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts, the perfect treat for sharing love this Valentine’s Day! These irresistible heart-shaped desserts combine creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave everyone craving more. Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer endless customization options, allowing you to add your favorite toppings or use different types of chocolate. Whether you’re surprising a loved one or hosting a fun gathering, these charming treats are sure to impress. Get ready to create sweet memories with this simple no-bake recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 10–12 oz. chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 inch dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish to about ½ inch thickness and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cut out hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter and return them to the freezer until firm.
- Melt your chocolate using a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each heart into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off before placing back on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until set, about one hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg