Peanut Butter Chocolate Hearts (Like Reese's But Homemade & Better)

A homemade Reese's cup but in a heart form and healthier, ya gotta try these!! The perfect homemade chocolate for your loved ones.

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Chilling Time 30

2 to 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (100% roasted nuts, no added junk!) I like Justin's, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods 365 brands
1 ½ cups almond flour
6 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ to 2 cups melted dark chocolate Guittard, Hu, Trader Joe's are my favorite dark chocolate chip brands
2 teaspoons avocado oil or coconut oil
flaky sea salt optional, for on top

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, flour, and maple syrup.
Form into a ball and place onto counter top or work surface. Roll flat with a rolling pin until 1/3 inch or so thick.
Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Place hearts on parchment paper lined tray or plate. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Melt chocolate and oil with double boiler method.*
Dip each heart in melted chocolate until completely coated. Place hearts back onto parchment lined tray. Add flaky salt or any other toppings of your choice right after dipping (caramel, pretzels, nuts, sprinkles). If you want the drizzle look, freeze coated hearts for a few minutes until chocolate sets, then drizzle more chocolate on top with a spoon.
Place in the freezer for at least another 30 minutes.
Store in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!

Notes

1. *To melt chocolate using a double boiler, place chocolate in a heatproof bowl, set it on top of a pot with a small amount of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water, and stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted, avoiding any direct contact with the boiling water to prevent burning. This is a gentle, indirect heat method to ensure smooth, evenly melted chocolate.

2. The oil helps thin the chocolate a bit, making it easier to dip and drizzle.

3. These store best in the fridge or freezer!