Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates)

Chocolate covered stuffed dates stacked on top of each other and one is half eaten.

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Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates)

These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the ultimate sweet and salty treat! Naturally sweet Medjool dates are filled with creamy peanut butter, dipped in rich chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts for a satisfying crunch. They're easy to make, gluten-free, and perfect for snacking or sharing.

Prep Time20

Resting Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: dates

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Gwen Wolken

Equipment

1 Baking sheet
1 Parchment Paper

Ingredients

12 Medjool dates
¼ cup crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter
¼ cup peanuts chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Line a 9x11 baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice each date open and remove the pit.
12 Medjool dates
Fill each date with a small spoonful of peanut butter.
¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
Press the dates closed to hold the filling inside.
Freeze for 10 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and the coconut oil using 20-second intervals while stirring in between until the mixture is smooth.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate. Make sure each date is fully coated.
Place the coated date on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the dates.
¼ cup peanuts
Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until the chocolate sets.
Serve chilled.

Notes

Nut Butter: Creamy peanut butter gives you a smoother fill and cleaner dip. Crunchy adds texture inside the date, which is a nice contrast to the chocolate shell. Both work well.

Chocolate: Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are the best choice. Add the coconut oil before melting -- it thins the chocolate just enough for smooth, even coating and a cleaner snap once set.

Freezing the dates first: Do not skip the 10-minute freeze before dipping. It firms up the peanut butter so the dates hold their shape in the chocolate and do not fall apart.

Dipping tip: Drop each date cut-side down into the chocolate, then use a fork to flip and lift it out. Tap the fork gently on the bowl edge to shake off the excess before placing on the baking sheet.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze for up to two months -- they are delicious straight from the freezer and do not need to thaw before eating.

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