Description
Indulge in the perfect union of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making them an ideal homemade gift for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, these heart-shaped treats will impress anyone lucky enough to receive them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Heart-shaped molds
Instructions
- Grease heart-shaped molds with non-stick spray.
- Melt half of the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the molds with the melted chocolate and set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the chocolate is set, fill each mold with the peanut butter mixture and press lightly to remove air pockets.
- Melt the remaining dark chocolate and pour over each filled mold to seal.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes until firm, then carefully pop out of molds and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed nuts or using flavored extracts like almond or hazelnut. You can substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate for a different taste.