Description
These Homemade Peanut Butter Hearts are a delightful no-bake dessert, blending creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or just because, this easy recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and make any occasion extra special.
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- For the Coating:
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the dough out to ½ inch thickness and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Refrigerate while melting the chocolate.
- Melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each heart into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Let set on parchment paper and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- If the dough is sticky, add a little extra powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle with nuts or sea salt for added flavor before the chocolate sets.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American