Date Snickers Recipe

Introduction

Date Snickers are a delightful treat combining sweet, chewy dates with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts. These homemade bites are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth with wholesome ingredients and a touch of sea salt for contrast.

Ingredients

• 10–12 Dates, pitted or unpitted (pits removed)
• 10 ounces Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
• 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts
• 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter
• Sea Salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut slits down the middle of each date. If the dates are not pitted, carefully remove the seeds.
2. Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stuff each date with about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter and roughly 1/8 teaspoon of chopped peanuts. The peanut butter will help keep everything inside the date.
3. Step 3: Optionally, insert a toothpick at the top of each stuffed date to make dipping easier, though the peanut butter usually holds the filling well.
4. Step 4: Place the baking sheet with stuffed dates in the freezer for 20 minutes. This firms up the filling and makes dipping in chocolate less messy.
5. Step 5: Melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions. Holding the dates by the toothpicks, dip each one generously into the melted chocolate.
6. Step 6: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle sea salt and extra chopped peanuts on top of each date for added flavor and texture.
7. Step 7: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature. Once firm, remove the toothpicks and place the treats in mini candy or cupcake liners if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For a different nutty flavor, try almond butter instead of peanut butter.
• Use dark chocolate melting wafers if you prefer a less sweet option.
• Freeze the dates after dipping in chocolate for a firmer, colder treat.

Storage

Store the Date Snickers at room temperature in an airtight container. They will keep well for up to one week. After several days, the flavors deepen and the chocolate may develop a slight caramelization for an even richer taste. Avoid refrigeration to maintain the best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh dates instead of dried dates?

Dried dates work best for this recipe due to their firmness and sweetness. Fresh dates are softer and more delicate, which can make stuffing and dipping difficult.

Is it necessary to use melting wafers for the chocolate?

Chocolate melting wafers are recommended because they melt smoothly and set quickly, creating a glossy coating. However, good-quality chocolate chips can be used if stirred carefully to prevent burning.

Date Snickers Recipe

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Delightful Date Snickers combine sweet, chewy dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, all enveloped in rich melted milk chocolate and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. This no-bake treat is perfect for a quick homemade candy that satisfies your sweet tooth while incorporating wholesome ingredients.

• Author: Mia
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 10–12 Date Snickers 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dates and Filling

• 10–12 Dates, pitted
• 3 tbsp Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts, divided

Chocolate Coating and Topping

• 10 oz Bag of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
• Sea Salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Prepare Dates: Cut slits down the middle of each pitted date or remove pits if not pre-pitted. Create an opening for the filling.
2. Stuff Dates: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter into each date’s slit, then add approximately 1/8 teaspoon of chopped peanuts on top. The peanut butter acts as glue to keep the filling inside the dates.
3. Optional Toothpick Use: Insert a toothpick at the top of each date to assist dipping into chocolate, although this is optional because peanut butter helps hold the filling together.
4. Freeze Dates: Place the prepared dates on the parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes. This firms up the peanut butter and peanuts, making it easier to dip them into chocolate without losing the filling.
5. Melt Chocolate and Dip: Warm the milk chocolate melting wafers in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Using the toothpick, hold each date and submerge it fully into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is evenly coated.
6. Add Toppings: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a few chopped peanuts on top of each date for added flavor and texture.
7. Set and Remove Toothpicks: Allow the chocolate coating to dry and harden completely at room temperature. Once set, carefully remove any inserted toothpicks.
8. Serve and Store: Serve immediately or place the Date Snickers in mini candy or cupcake liners. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. After about a week, the flavors intensify as the chocolate-covered dates begin to caramelize further.

Notes

• Pitted dates make preparation easier, but you can remove pits manually if needed.
• Using a toothpick to dip dates helps coat the dates thoroughly and keeps your hands clean.
• Freezing before dipping stabilizes the filling and prevents falling apart during chocolate coating.
• Store these treats at room temperature; refrigeration may cause the chocolate to bloom or change texture.
• For a crunchy variation, sprinkle extra chopped peanuts after coating.

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