When you crave the sweet, crunchy and salty satisfaction of a candy bar like a Snickers, look no further than these easy chocolate-covered dates. The naturally sweet, chewy dried fruit is stuffed with a mix of crunchy peanut butter and chopped peanuts, then dipped in melted chocolate. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt and drizzle of caramel really take them to next level. Make a batch of these indulgent treats to have a fun grab-and-go fix for a sweet tooth.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 24 dates |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 24 dates |
Ingredients
- 22 to 24 pitted Medjool dates, about 12 ounces
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 8 soft caramel candies, about 1.5 ounces
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If the dates do not already have slits in them, cut a slit lengthwise along each date, making sure not to cut all the way through (it should look like a little canoe).
- Stir together the peanut butter and peanuts in a medium bowl until combined. Stuff about 1 teaspoon into each date and set aside.
- Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring once halfway through, about 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Dip 1 date into the chocolate and turn it a few times with a fork until completely coated. Use the fork to remove the date to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dates and chocolate, working with 1 date at a time. Sprinkle the tops of the dates with the flaky sea salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened, about 30 minutes.
- Microwave the caramels in a small microwave-safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring in between each, until the caramel can be drizzled, about 1 minute. Drizzle the caramel over the dates and refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Serve right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 297 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 37 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 173 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 297 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 37 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 173 mg |