Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Dates | Easy Sweet Snack Recipe
Chewy Medjool dates are stuffed with creamy peanut butter, dipped in melted chocolate, and finished with flaky salt for a quick, no-bake candy-bar style treat. Easy to customize with crunchy add-ins and ready in about 30 minutes including chilling.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12–16 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (salted preferred)
- 8–10 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chips or chopped)
- 1–2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
- Crunchy add-ins such as crushed peanuts, puffed rice, mini chocolate chips, or pretzel bits (optional)
- A splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment and clear space in the fridge for chilling.
- Slice each date lengthwise, remove the pit, and keep the date intact like a book.
- If dates are dry, microwave them for 10–15 seconds to soften.
- Stir peanut butter until smooth; microwave 10 seconds if stiff, and optionally stir in vanilla or cinnamon.
- Fill each date with about 1–2 teaspoons peanut butter and press in crunchy add-ins if using, then gently close the date.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil using short microwave bursts, stirring between each, or melt gently over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Use a fork to dip each filled date into the chocolate, turn to coat, tap off the excess, and place on the parchment-lined pan.
- Drizzle with extra chocolate if desired and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and any toppings while the coating is still wet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Makes about 12–16 stuffed dates depending on size and filling. Keep utensils dry to prevent chocolate from seizing and melt low and slow to avoid scorching. A little coconut oil thins the chocolate for easier dipping and helps prevent cracking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2–3 months; thaw 10–15 minutes before serving. Customize with different nut or seed butters, add jam for PB&J, or swap toppings like pretzels, coconut, or cacao nibs.