Stuffed Date Snickers (Printable Version)

Medjool dates filled with nut butter and peanuts, dipped in dark chocolate for a naturally sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dates & Filling

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

→ Chocolate Coating

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

→ Topping

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How-To:

01 - Slice the Medjool dates open lengthwise on one side and remove the pits. Gently open each date without separating completely to create a pocket for the filling.
02 - Fill each date with ½ tablespoon of peanut butter, then sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts inside for added crunch. Close the dates around the filling and set aside.
03 - Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, or over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet, if desired, for a sweet and salty contrast.
06 - Chill the dates in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They satisfy that intense candy bar craving while using whole ingredients you can actually pronounce
  • The combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts creates the most incredible texture contrast
  • These come together in under 20 minutes and look fancy enough to impress anyone
02 -
  • Make sure your dates are at room temperature before filling—cold dates can be stubborn and might crack when you try to open them
  • The chocolate sets fastest if you pop the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes instead of the refrigerator
  • Working quickly during the dipping phase prevents the chocolate from seizing up and becoming difficult to work with
03 -
  • Use room-temperature peanut butter for easier stuffing—cold peanut butter can tear the delicate date flesh
  • Tap the fork gently against the bowl edge after dipping to remove excess chocolate for a thinner, more professional coating

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