Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart, an easy-to-make treat that perfectly combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. These heart-shaped desserts are ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying on your own. With a simple preparation process and customizable toppings, they’re not just for Valentine’s Day—these treats can be made for any occasion! Impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleaser that melts in your mouth and brings joy to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes about 20 hearts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 mix recommended)
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. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish, flattening it to about ½ inch thick.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from the mixture; return to the freezer.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each heart into the melted chocolate using a fork; tap off excess chocolate.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg