Chocolate-Covered Dates

When chocolate-covered dates became popular on TikTok, we realized that dates were one of the fruits we don’t dip in chocolate nearly enough.

Here’s how to make the chocolaty recipe that will get you hooked on this sweet, wrinkled dried fruit. We promise, once you try these dates they’ll always have a place in your heart (and in your fridge).

Chocolate-Covered Dates Ingredients

• Pitted Medjool dates
• Creamy peanut butter
• Dark chocolate baking bar (60% cacao)
• Sea salt, optional

Directions

Step 1: Fill the dates

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Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each date. Fill the dates with peanut butter using a small spoon.

Step 2: Dip the dates in chocolate

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Melt the chocolate in a microwave. Use a toothpick to skewer a stuffed date, then dip it into the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the chocolate-covered date on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and remove the toothpick. Repeat with all the dates.

Step 3: Add sea salt

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Optionally, you can sprinkle the chocolate-covered stuffed dates with sea salt.

Step 4: Refrigerate and serve

Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes or until set. Store any dates you don’t eat right away in an airtight container.

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How do you store chocolate-covered dates?

Store chocolate-covered dates in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, you can store them in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for even longer than that. Just know that they’ll be a little bit tougher to chew—but just as sweet.

Chocolate-Covered Dates Variations

• Swap out the dark chocolate for semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or even white chocolate. They’ll all go nicely with the dates and peanut butter.
• Make Snickers-inspired dates by stuffing each date with a whole almond, or the chopped nut of your choice. You could also use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy. If almond or cashew butter is all you have on hand, you could use those as well.
• Instead of the sea salt, top the dates with chopped nuts or shredded coconut. If you want to dress up the dates, drizzle another type of melted chocolate on top. For a holiday treat, pick colored white chocolate that matches the occasion.

Chocolate-Covered Dates Tips

How do you melt the chocolate?

There are several ways to melt chocolate. We chose the microwave for this recipe to keep it simple, but you can do it on the stove or with a double boiler if you prefer.

How else can you dip the stuffed dates in chocolate?

If you don’t have toothpicks to use as skewers, you can use a fork to dip the dates in the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip through the prongs of the fork before putting the dates on the wax paper.