Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream Recipe
Date Snickers are a deliciously healthy twist on the classic candy bar, combining naturally sweet medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter, crunchy roasted peanuts, and coated in rich dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for a quick snack or an elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed and coated dates
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dates and Filling
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Chocolate Coating
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Slice each medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit, creating a small pocket in the middle of the date.
- Fill with Peanut Butter: Fill each date with a small spoonful of creamy peanut butter, smoothing it evenly inside the pocket.
- Add Peanuts: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the peanut butter, pressing gently so they stick inside the date.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Dates: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, using a fork to fully coat it. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the date on a parchment-lined tray.
- Garnish: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each coated date with a pinch of sea salt flakes for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Chill: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set and is firm.
- Serve: Enjoy the Date Snickers chilled or at room temperature as a delightful treat.
Notes
- Medjool dates are preferred for their soft texture and natural sweetness.
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for rich flavor and less sugar.
- If you don’t have coconut oil, you can substitute with a small amount of butter or omit it, but it helps create a smoother chocolate coating.
- Keep the coated dates refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain chocolate firmness.
- This recipe is quick to make and requires no baking.
