Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts (Printable version)
Creamy peanut butter centers coated in chocolate with a touch of sea salt for balanced flavor and texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Peanut Butter Filling
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Coating
05 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
→ Topping
07 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - Combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until completely smooth and thoroughly combined.
03 - Place the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
04 - Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps and continue cutting until all mixture is used.
05 - Freeze the peanut butter hearts for 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
06 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
07 - Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return to the baking sheet.
08 - Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over each heart before the chocolate sets.
09 - Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely firm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The salty finish cuts through the rich chocolate like a secret you've been waiting to share
- They disappear faster than you can say I was saving those for later
02 -
- Skip the freezing step and your hearts will crumble the moment they hit warm chocolate
- Room temperature peanut butter mixes so much better than cold straight from the jar
03 -
- Warm your cookie cutter under hot water between cuts for cleaner edges
- Tap your fork gently against the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate without dripping