Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart
Indulge in the perfect sweet treat this Valentine’s Day with these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts! Combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, these easy-to-make confections are sure to impress your loved ones. With a simple preparation that requires minimal ingredients, you can whip up these heart-shaped delights in no time. Ideal for celebrating romance or treating the family, they are as versatile as they are delicious. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, making them the ultimate no-fuss dessert for busy days. Get ready to create melt-in-your-mouth treats that everyone will adore!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 hearts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (chopped)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 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.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish to form an even layer about ½ inch thick.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter and freeze again until firm.
- Melt chocolate according to package instructions.
- Dip each heart into melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray to set.
- Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (32g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg