Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine Hearts
Delightful heart-shaped treats combining creamy peanut butter and silky milk chocolate, perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar Can be substituted with sugar-free powdered sugar.
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips Can be replaced with dark chocolate chips.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients together for a smooth cooking experience.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and blend well.
Chocolate Preparation
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Assembly
- Dip the bottoms of heart-shaped molds into the melted chocolate to coat them.
- Fill the molds with the peanut butter mixture, leaving room for another layer of chocolate.
- Drizzle or spoon more melted chocolate on top to seal in the filling.
Setting
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
- Remove from molds carefully.
Serving
- Present on a plate and enjoy or gift them to loved ones.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for a week. Freezing is also an option; just separate layers with parchment paper.