Description
Indulge in these delightful Reese’s Valentine’s Hearts, a perfect treat for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. These homemade chocolate peanut butter hearts are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating and Decoration:
- 2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
- festive sprinkles or pink candy melts (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until a thick dough forms. Roll out dough, cut into hearts, and freeze.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate and coconut oil, dip frozen hearts, tap off excess chocolate, and decorate as desired. Refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a crunchy version, use crunchy peanut butter.
- Try white chocolate or pink-dyed white chocolate for a unique touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
