Valentine's Day PB Hearts: A Sweet Treat Made with Love
Looking for a quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious Valentine's Day treat? Forget those complicated recipes! Valentine's Day PB Hearts are here to save the day (and your sweet tooth!). I remember one year, short on time and desperate for something special, I whipped these up with my kids – big smiles and sticky fingers all around. They're not only easy but packed with flavor, making them a guaranteed hit with your loved ones. Let's get baking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to say, “The best things in life are simple and made with love." These Valentine's Day PB Hearts embody that perfectly! She always had a knack for creating special moments, even with the simplest ingredients. These little treats remind me of her – they’re a heartfelt way to say “I love you," without spending hours in the kitchen. And they're infinitely customizable for those with peanut allergies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or sunbutter for allergies)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Combine: In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Shape: Roll the mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly into heart shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Freeze the peanut butter hearts for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip: Dip each frozen peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Chill: Place the dipped hearts back on the parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Valentine's Day PB Hearts! Share them with loved ones or savor them all by yourself (we won't judge!).
Valentine’s Day PB Hearts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch salt
- Roll the mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly into heart shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the peanut butter hearts for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Dip each frozen peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Place the dipped hearts back on the parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Enjoy your delicious Valentine’s Day PB Hearts! Share them with loved ones or savor them all by yourself (we won’t judge!).