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Homemade Reese’s Valentine’s Hearts Recipe

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Homemade Reese’s Valentine’s Hearts deliver creamy peanut butter fudge centers dipped in silky milk chocolate with perfect salty-sweet balance. No-bake candy perfection molds authentic Reese’s texture using simple pantry staples and heart cookie cutter. Ultimate romantic gift packaging for Valentine’s Day treat exchanges and love declarations. Pinterest chocolate peanut butter domination.

Ingredients

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  • Peanut Butter Filling:
  • 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (Jif/Skippy)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • Chocolate Coating:
  • 20 oz milk chocolate candy coating (or melting wafers)
  • OR 16 oz milk chocolate chips + 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Equipment:
  • 3-inch heart cookie cutter
  • Parchment paper

 

Instructions

  • 1. Beat peanut butter + butter 2 mins creamy smooth.
  • 2. Add powdered sugar + vanilla + salt gradually until fudgy dough forms.
  • 3. Press ½-inch thick layer between parchment sheets (8×8 pan size).
  • 4. Freeze 30 mins until firm but pliable.
  • 5. Heart cutter maximum hearts. Re-press scraps, repeat.
  • 6. Freeze cut hearts 1 hour minimum.
  • 7. Melt chocolate coating smooth (microwave 30-sec bursts).
  • 8. Fork dip each heart, tap excess. Parchment tray.
  • 9. Refrigerate 15 mins until set. Store airtight.

Notes

  • Commercial peanut butter = smooth no oil separation.
  • Room temp butter = perfect emulsion.
  • ½-inch thick = authentic Reese’s heart ratio.
  • Candy coating > chips = thin flawless shell.
  • Freeze hearts = clean chocolate dipping.
  • Storage: Fridge 3 weeks, freeze 3 months.
  • Gift packaging: Pink cellophane + ribbon = Pinterest gold.
  • Scale up: Double perfect for party favors.
  • Make ahead: Freeze month prior, dip day-of.
  • Makes 24-30 hearts. Valentine’s candy perfection.

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