Description
These Reese’s Valentine’s Hearts are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. They feature a smooth peanut butter filling enveloped in a luscious chocolate coating, adorned with festive sprinkles for a charming touch.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Optional Decoration
- Festive Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until a soft, pliable dough forms that can hold its shape.
- Shape the Hearts: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness evenly. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as possible and transfer them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the Hearts: Place the baking sheet with the cut-out hearts in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the shapes are firm, facilitating easier chocolate coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Hearts: Dip each frozen peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully covered. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place the coated hearts back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate and Set: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle festive Valentine’s sprinkles on top if desired. Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or refrigerate for a quicker set.
- Store: Once set, store the hearts in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute vegan butter and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- These peanut butter hearts can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Ensure the dough is chilled properly to make dipping easier and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
