Description
Indulge in the sweet combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion, these no-bake treats are easy to whip up in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re surprising a loved one or hosting a gathering, these charming heart-shaped desserts are sure to impress. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and customizable options, you can make each treat uniquely yours. Package them in cute boxes for gifting, or serve them alongside fresh berries for an elegant touch. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this simple yet decadent dessert that embodies love and sweetness.
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, leaving overhang.
- 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 form a ½ inch thick layer.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm enough to cut.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts; knead scraps together to make more shapes.
- Place hearts back in the freezer while preparing the chocolate.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
- Dip each heart into the melted chocolate; tap off excess.
- Place on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg