Date Bark Snickers Style

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted and halved

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

→ Topping

03 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped

04 - 2 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

05 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. Arrange pitted and halved dates, cut side up, in a slightly overlapping single layer forming a rectangle or square to create a solid base.

02 - Spread the natural creamy peanut butter evenly over the dates, filling the cavities generously.

03 - Melt the chopped chocolate with coconut oil, if using, in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.

04 - Pour or drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and date layer, ensuring complete coverage.

05 - Immediately sprinkle coarsely chopped roasted peanuts and flaky sea salt, if desired, over the melted chocolate.

06 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour or until the bark is set and firm.

07 - Remove from freezer and cut into bark pieces with a sharp knife. Serve chilled for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

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It tastes like an indulgent Snickers bar but comes together in barely fifteen minutes with zero baking.
The dates make this feel naturally sweet and almost healthy compared to candy, so you can actually enjoy eating it without guilt.
It's freezer-friendly and gets better the longer it sits, making it perfect for when guests drop by unexpectedly.

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Don't skip the freezing step or try to cut it short; the chocolate needs to be properly set or your bark will shatter awkwardly instead of breaking into neat pieces.
If your kitchen is warm, the peanut butter can seep through and make the chocolate slide—work quickly once you start coating, or chill your date base before adding chocolate.

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