Name: Chocolate Covered Dates
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Pieces
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

These dates coated in peanut butter and chocolate make a quick and satisfying snack or dessert. They can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and easily customized with toppings like chopped nuts, pretzels, or a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.

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Chocolate Covered Dates

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Cut the dates lengthwise and remove the pits. Place the dates side by side and one on top of the other on the bottom half of a piece of parchment paper. Fold the paper over the dates from the top and firmly flatten them with the bottom of a glass.

Fold the paper back down and transfer the dates, along with the paper, to a small board or a flat plate. Make sure the flattened date pieces are close together with as little space between them as possible.

Pour peanut butter over the dates and carefully spread it with a spatula or similar tool.

Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl and melt in the microwave or over a hot water bath. Meanwhile, scatter optional ingredients such as nuts or pretzel sticks over the peanut butter.

Spread melted chocolate over the dates and sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired. Place the date bars in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for one hour, until the chocolate is completely firm.

Cut the date bars into 8 to 10 equal pieces with a knife and store them in a Tupperware container or similar in the refrigerator.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pit Perfection 🕳️
When preparing dates, use a small paring knife to carefully remove the pit without splitting the date completely open, maintaining its structural integrity for filling.
Chocolate Tempering Trick 🍫
Add a tablespoon of coconut oil to melted chocolate to create a smoother, glossier coating that hardens beautifully and prevents chocolate from cracking.
Freezer Flash Technique ❄️
After filling and coating dates, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to quickly set the chocolate and create a professional-looking finish.
Flavor Layer Mastery 🥜
For maximum flavor complexity, spread a thin layer of peanut butter inside the date before adding nuts, creating a delicious flavor barrier between the date and nut topping.
Storage Pro Tip 📦
Store chocolate-covered dates in an airtight container with a piece of parchment between layers to prevent sticking and maintain their pristine appearance.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.