Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies
Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies are an easy, no-bake treat that would be a delicious to make to share or add to a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board. They add a festive pop of color and a fun heart shape that fits right in with dessert boards, party platters, and holiday spreads.
Made with simple store-bought ingredients, these peanut butter heart cookies come together quickly with minimal prep. The combination of Nutter Butters and sweet candy melts makes these a favorite for all ages.
Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies
These Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies start with a simple trick that turns a classic peanut-shaped cookie into a festive heart shape. Each piece is carefully sliced and paired to form the design, then held together with melted candy coating before being finished with a decorative drizzle and sprinkles.
Timesaving Tips and Variations
This recipe is already quick to assemble, but a few small adjustments can make the process even smoother. They’re also easy to adapt to different color themes for your parties.
- Line your workspace with parchment paper for fast cleanup.
- Chill the cookies briefly to help the chocolate set faster.
- Use your favorite colored sprinkles.
- Use one candy melt color for a simpler design and to save time.
- If you’re having trouble getting the right angles for the cookies to have the right shape, try practicing with a paper cutout of the peanut cookie shape.
Small tweaks make it easy to personalize each one and add a little extra flair to make every heart cookie feel special without adding extra work.
Other Peanut Butter Treats to Try
These bites pair well with a variety of teats. Whether you’re building a dessert platter or just want more sweet options, these ideas complement the heart-shaped cookies beautifully.
- Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate
- Bisquick Peanut Butter Cookies
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Including any of these items adds variety and enhances the flavor theme. It’s an easy way to make your holiday dessert spread look inviting and delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, these cookies can be made one to two days in advance. Once the chocolate is fully set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them away from heat to prevent melting.
A sharp butcher knife works best for clean, diagonal cuts. Cutting slowly helps prevent crumbling. Even cuts make forming the heart shape easier.
Candy melts are best because they set firmly and smoothly. Chocolate chips can be used, but they may remain softer and take longer to set. Plus, melting the chips can be tricky and they could seize. You could also use almond bark.
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Tools Needed to Make Nutter Butter Heart Cookies
A few basic kitchen tools make assembling these cookies quick and manageable. Having everything ready before you start keeps things moving smoothly.
Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking Knife with Gift Box
Samsle Porcelain Ramekins 4 oz Oven Safe, Small Souffle Dishes for Creme Brulee, Ice Cream, Dipping and Sauces Cup, Ceramic White Mini Baking Bowls Set of 6Reynolds Kitchens Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll, Non Stick Parchment Paper for Cooking and Baking, Oven Safe up to 425 Degrees, Chlorine-Free, 45 Feet x 12 Inches, 45 Total Sq. Ft.Wilton XO Mix Sprinkles, 1.73 oz. (Pack of 1)Manvscakes, Valentine Sprinkles for Baking, Edible Heart Decorations, Natural Colors, Pink and Red, No Artificial Dyes, Nut and Gluten Free, 3ozWilton Craft Supplies, RedWilton White Candy Melts, 12-Ounce
Ingredients for Valentine Heart Nutter Butters
This short recipe list uses simple ingredients that are easy to find and easy to work with. Each one plays a specific role in flavor or decoration.
- Nutter Butter cookies for the heart base
- Red and White candy melts for color and drizzle
- Valentine’s sprinkles for a festive finish
How to Make Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies
Use a butcher knife to cut each Nutter Butter cookie diagonally. Flip one half and pair it with the other to form a heart shape. Melt the candy melts in the microwave and dip one cut side into the chocolate. Gently press the other cut side into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
Drizzle additional chocolate over the cookies and immediately add sprinkles. Repeat for the rest of the hearts. Let set until firm.
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Nutter Butter Valentine Cookies
Equipment
- sharp knife
- Small microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 6 Nutter Butter Cookies
- ⅓ cup white candy melts
- ⅓ cup red candy melts
- 1 tablespoon Valentines sprinkles
Instructions
- Use a sharp butcher knife to cut each Nutter Butter cookie diagonally from corner to corner. Work slowly and apply gentle pressure to keep the edges clean and reduce crumbling, especially if the cookies are very fresh.
- Take the two cut halves and flip one piece so the angled edges meet to form a heart shape. Adjust the positioning slightly until the heart looks even before moving on.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring between each round until smooth. Dip one cut side of the cookie into the melted coating, making sure it’s fully covered to help hold the shape together.
- Gently press the second cut piece into the melted coating to complete the heart. Place the assembled cookie onto parchment paper and allow it to set for a minute or two before decorating so it stays in place.
- Drizzle additional melted candy coating back and forth over the top of each heart, then immediately add sprinkles before the coating sets. Let the cookies rest until fully hardened for the best finish and easy handling.
Nutritional Disclaimer
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Enjoy!
