1-Getting Started with Your Ingredients: First, gather your 12 large soft Medjool dates and make sure they’re pitted. Cut each date lengthwise and remove any pits if needed, then fill each with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter using a spoon or piping bag. This step adds that creamy center that makes the treat so irresistible.

2-Getting Started with Your Ingredients: Next, top the peanut butter in each date with about 1 teaspoon of chopped roasted unsalted peanuts for a nice crunch. Insert a toothpick into each stuffed date to make dipping easier later on. At this point, you might chill the dates for a few minutes to firm them up, which helps with handling during the chocolate step.

3-Melting and Dipping the Chocolate: Now, take your 4 ounces of dark chocolate bar (at least 60% cacao) and cut it into chunks. Melt it in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth. If you want a smoother texture, add a small amount of coconut oil typically about 1 teaspoon to make it thinner and shinier for better dipping.

4-Melting and Dipping the Chocolate: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, fully coating it and letting the excess drip off. Place the dipped dates on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle on the remaining chopped peanuts or other toppings like shredded coconut or crushed freeze-dried fruit. Finally, pop them in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate.