Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Hearts
These Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Hearts are irresistibly creamy and chocolatey! Perfectly sweet, easy to make, and ideal for gifting or a cozy treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter melted and cooled
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or a combination of semi and milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening for chocolate coating
- sprinkles optional
- 0.5 cup white chocolate chips or pieces for drizzling or decorating
- 1 teaspoon shortening to be used with white chocolate for smooth drizzle
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled salted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until the filling is smooth and thick.
- Press the peanut butter filling into a heart-shaped cookie cutter placed on parchment paper. Repeat until all filling is shaped. Freeze for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Dip each firm peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, coating fully. Place coated hearts back on parchment paper to set.
- Sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top before chocolate sets, if desired.
- Melt white chocolate chips with the teaspoon of shortening in microwave. Drizzle over the chocolate-covered hearts for an elegant finish.
- Allow hearts to set at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate coating is fully set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Freeze for up to three months with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- For a smooth finish, ensure peanut butter hearts are fully frozen before dipping.