I’m always on the hunt for festive Valentine’s Day recipes that don’t necessarily require pink and red food coloring to be involved. I’m not opposed to it don’t get me wrong, but it’s nice to have the option of a more natural looking treat that still packs a festive punch. These cookies are not only a favorite for their winning flavor combo and perfect cookie texture, but they’re just so darn cute aren’t they?
Similarly to the favorite Christmas variety that uses a chocolate kiss or peanut butter cup, this cookie involves a chocolate heart getting pressed into a warm peanut butter cookie. Any variety/brand of chocolate hearts will do, but I found that using the Reese’s brand was perfect as it added even more creamy peanut butter goodness. Freezing the chocolate ahead of time keeps them firm in the warm cookie and once the cookies cool you have a pretty perfect V-day treat.
Recipe adapted from: AllRecipes
Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says
These are sooo cute! I’m totally with you: I’ve got a bit tired of the overseen pink or red colored V-Day treats! These lovely cookies would make for a perfect gift, a little bit different than the usual ones!
xo, Elisa
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says
Love the Valentines spin on the classic peanut butter blossom cookie! Totally love that they look natural, like you mentioned. There’s only so much pink and red and heart sprinkles a girl can take!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are so stinking pretty! Perfect for love day!
Joanne says
Well, you know I’m a fan of my red food coloring (but only around V-Day). That being said, I also have a sweet spot (pun intended!) for all things chocolate+PB. Love these!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
So pretty and perfect and classic yet new! Love!
Meg says
These are adorable, and I’m sure they taste fantastic! A Valentine’s present for myself, perhaps? :)
Coco in the Kitchen says
These are so sweet for Valentine’s, Audra.
And I love the pics of li’l Hugo. Keep them coming! xo
[email protected] in pyjamas says
These look so cute and I bet they taste amazing. I’d love for you to link these up at Sweet and Savoury Sundays which is live on my blog now, we’d love you to share your recipes.
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
Love these! I don’t get into the red and pinks for Valentine’s Day, so I love seeing desserts like this.
Francesca says
lovelovelove.
T3Treats says
I guess they look simple.. but must be real tasty
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Heck yea you used pb filled hearts to put int he center of a pb cookie! That’s true love right there, screw the pink.
Nicole @ Culinary Cool says
Love the simplicity of these cookies and the Reece’s hearts are the perfect choice! You can never go wrong with Reece’s peanut butter anything.
Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes says
These are so cute! I love peanut butter blossoms, why have I never thought to use different chocolates??!!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Delicious :) and so adorable too!
Molly says
Second year for making theses delicious cookies. The freezer trick works great, thank you for posting the recipe.