Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts, a perfect treat to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day! These heart-shaped desserts combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, creating an irresistible flavor that melts in your mouth. They’re easy to prepare and can be made in just 30 minutes, making them a great activity for kids or a fun kitchen project for couples. Whether you’re gifting them to loved ones or enjoying them yourself, these charming treats are sure to impress. With the flexibility to customize ingredients and toppings, you can make each batch unique. Get ready to spread the love with these heavenly confections!
Ingredients
- 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 and milk chocolate blend)
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 fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and chill for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut out hearts using a small cookie cutter and freeze again until solid.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each heart into melted chocolate using a fork and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg