Description

These no-bake peanut butter chocolate hearts are rich, creamy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day treats—just like a Reese’s, but made with love at home!

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons melted butter

1½ cups powdered sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating:

2 cups milk chocolate chips or melting wafers

Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for smoother chocolate)

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Instructions

Make the Peanut Butter Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Shape the Hearts
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Freeze for 20–30 minutes, until firm.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Return the hearts to the freezer until ready to dip—this helps them hold their shape.

Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using for extra shine and smoothness.

Dip the Hearts
Working one at a time, remove hearts from the freezer and dip into melted chocolate. Tap off excess and place on parchment paper or a cooling rack.

Set and Serve
Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or chill for faster results. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don’t skip freezing before dipping—the hearts will soften quickly at room temp and lose their shape.

You can drizzle extra chocolate or add sprinkles before the coating sets for decoration.

Use dark chocolate or white chocolate as a fun variation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert, Candy, No-Bake
Method: No-Bake, Chilled
Cuisine: American