Chocolate Date Snickers Delight (Print Version)

Sweet dates filled with peanut butter and nuts, covered in rich dark chocolate for a nostalgic delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dates

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
03 - 3 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 7 ounces dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Topping (optional)

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Slice each date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit if not already pitted. Gently open to create a pocket.
02 - Fill each date with approximately half a tablespoon of peanut butter. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the peanut butter, then gently press the date closed.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
05 - Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork to ensure complete coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then place on the lined baking sheet.
06 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate-coated dates while chocolate is still wet, if desired.
07 - Refrigerate the dates for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate has fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like a real treat, but you're actually eating whole fruit and peanuts.
  • No baking required, so you can make a batch while your coffee brews on a weeknight.
  • They disappear fast, which is both a blessing and a warning depending on your willpower.
02 -
  • The dates must be truly soft and fresh, or they'll crack when you try to open them; if yours are a bit dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes first.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—I tried wax paper once and it stuck to the chocolate, creating a whole unnecessary situation.
  • If your chocolate seizes or becomes too thick to dip, add just a tiny bit more coconut oil and stir gently over low heat.
03 -
  • Dip each date twice for a thicker, more luxurious chocolate shell that feels closer to an actual candy bar.
  • Keep your melted chocolate over a warm (not hot) water bath while dipping so it stays thin and cooperative without overheating.
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