Description
How to make decadent chocolate peanut butter Valentine’s hearts with rich cocoa and creamy PB that your sweetheart will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- Peanut Butter Filling Foundation:
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter (smooth, not natural)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Decadent Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flavor Enhancers & Finishing Touches:
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream Filling Base: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, fine sea salt, and espresso powder until light and fluffy. This is your delicious base for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the creamed mixture. Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms that pulls away from the sides. Ensure it’s well combined but not overmixed.
- Form Hearts: Roll small portions of dough into balls, then gently press into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or by hand. Place on parchment paper. Chill these Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart centers for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Coating: Combine semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Heat, stirring frequently, until completely smooth and glossy. This forms the decadent coating for your Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart.
- Dip & Garnish: Dip each chilled peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Let excess drip, then place on parchment. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt and Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
- Chill & Enjoy: Refrigerate your Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating is fully set. Once firm, these delightful treats are ready to be admired, shared, and enjoyed.