Stuffed Date Snickers (Printable Version)

Sweet Medjool dates filled with nut butter, topped with crunchy peanuts and coated in dark chocolate for a satisfying no-bake confection.

# What You Need:

→ Dates & Filling

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 5 oz dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Topping

06 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# Directions:

01 - Slice each Medjool date open lengthwise on one side and remove the pits. Gently pry the dates open to create a pocket while keeping them intact.
02 - Fill each date cavity with half a tablespoon of peanut butter. Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts into the center for crunch.
03 - Press the dates back together to enclose the filling. Arrange them on a prepared surface.
04 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
05 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate. Lift and let excess chocolate drip off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate if desired.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until chocolate coating is firm.
08 - Serve chilled or bring to room temperature before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like the candy bar you grew up loving but with ingredients you can actually pronounce
  • The prep takes fifteen minutes flat and your friends will think you spent hours crafting them
  • They keep beautifully in the freezer making them perfect for sudden sweet tooth attacks
02 -
  • Room temperature dates are much easier to slice open than cold ones so let them sit out for ten minutes before starting
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken while dipping warm it slightly and keep moving quickly because the dates can get messy
  • The chocolate sets faster in the freezer which is helpful if you're pressed for time or serving them soon
03 -
  • Set up your dipping station with parchment paper ready before you melt the chocolate so you can work efficiently
  • Hold the stuffed dates by the stem end if they still have it or use a skewer to minimize fingerprints on the chocolate

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