Then I discoveredSnickers dates on Tiktok.

Talk about a game changer.

What Are Snickers Dates?

Candy Bar Dates Surrounded by Crushed Peanuts, Coconut Slivers, Caramel Sauce, and a Bowl of Peanut Butter

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Its hard to say where they began, but they keep popping upand for good reason.

The peanut butter-filled, chocolate dipped dates are simply winners.

Why stop at Snickers when you might emulate any number of popular candy bars?

Candy Bar Dates with One Cut in Half

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I made countless versions of candy bar dates, trying out different combos to emulate brand-name candy bars.

Think Almond Joy, Twix, Milky Way, and more.

Nut butter, a whole toasted nut, coconut, caramelthese are just a few options.

Candy Bar Dates on a Plate

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Seal the sticky date shut and dip it in melted chocolate.

Think of these as grown-up, less sickly sweet versions of the classics.

The date stands in for caramel or nougat in each of the variations and adds rich sweetness.

Date Pitted and Opened for Candy Bar Dates Recipe

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Dont stop at my suggestions in the recipes below.

Try your own combinations to make your very on candy bar date.

Experimentation is half the fun.

Date Filled with Peanut Butter

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Toasted hazelnuts or pecans are especially good.

Use vegan chocolate for a fully vegan treat.

If youre using natural nut butter,give it a good stir.

Dated Sealed Around Peanut Butter for Snickers Dates Recipe

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For Twix dates:Add about 1/2 teaspoon caramel sauce to the center where the pit used to be.

For Almond Joy dates: Stuff the center with shredded, sweetened coconut and chopped almonds.

Form the date around the filling back into its original shape.

Bowl of Melted Chocolate for Candy Bar Dates

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Since dates are sticky, you should be able to seal it without much effort.

Top a sheet pan or platter with parchment or wax paper.

Alternatively, place the bowl over a pot containing an inch of barely simmering water and stir until melted.

Date Lifted on a Fork After Dipped and Covered in Chocolate

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Add a date to the melted chocolate and turn to coat.

Repeat with the remaining dates, spacing them apart so they don’t touch.

For extra crunch or a bit of saltiness, top the dates while theyre still wet.

Candy Bar Dates Topped with Crushed Peanuts

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Move the dates to the fridge and let chill until the chocolate is set, at least 30 minutes.

Serve or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

you’ve got the option to also freeze candy bar dates for up to 2 months.

Snickers Date Cut in Half and Stacked

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Let defrost in the fridge or on the counter for a few minutes before enjoying.

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