Chocolate Date Snickers Treat (Printable)

Luscious dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, enveloped in rich dark chocolate for a delightful bite.

# What You 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 (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Topping

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# Directions:

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 into the peanut butter filling and gently press the date closed.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring complete coating. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each chocolate-coated date while the chocolate is still wet, if desired.
07 - Refrigerate the coated dates for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste like a Snickers bar but you actually know what's in them, so zero guilt.
  • No baking required—just melting, dipping, and chilling, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying them.
  • The natural sweetness of dates means you skip artificial sugars entirely.
02 -
  • Don't over-fill the dates or the peanut butter will squeeze out when you press them closed and make a mess on your baking sheet.
  • Room-temperature dates are actually easier to work with than cold ones—they're pliable enough to open without cracking.
  • If your chocolate seizes up and looks grainy, it's done; salvage it by straining it through a fine sieve and starting fresh with new chocolate.
03 -
  • Toast your chopped peanuts lightly before adding them to intensify their flavor and add crunch.
  • If chocolate sticks to your fork during dipping, wipe it clean between dates so you get a smooth finish.
  • A tiny pinch of espresso powder mixed into the chocolate deepens the cocoa flavor without making them taste like coffee.
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