If you love chocolate, peanut butter, and crisp apples, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Dunkers are about to become one of your favorite easy snacks. 🍎🍫🥜
Fresh apple rings are topped with creamy peanut butter, dunked in melted dark chocolate, finished with a little sea salt, and chilled until the chocolate gets that perfect snap.
They’re sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy all at once. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes to make them!
Why You'll Love These Apple Dunkers
- Only 5 ingredients
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- No baking required
- Sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy
- Perfect for an easy fall snack or dessert
- A fun way to use freshly picked apples
- Easy enough to make with the kids
What Are the Best Apples to Use?
You want an apple that's crisp enough to hold up underneath the peanut butter and chocolate.
Honeycrisp is my favorite because it's crisp, juicy, and naturally sweet.
For a more tart flavor, use Granny Smith. The tart apple with the rich chocolate and peanut butter is an amazing combination.
Other good options include:
- Pink Lady
- Fuji
- Gala
- Cosmic Crisp
Tips for the Best Apple Dunkers
Pat the apples dry. Apples release a lot of moisture once they're sliced. Patting the surface dry helps everything stick.
Don't slice them too thin. Around ½ inch gives you a sturdy apple ring that won't break when you dunk it.
Use creamy peanut butter. It's much easier to spread evenly over the apple slices.
Don't overheat the chocolate. Melt it gradually and stir frequently so it stays smooth.
Eat them fresh. These are best right after the chocolate sets, while the apples are still extra crisp and juicy.
Easy Topping Ideas
Want to change them up? Before the chocolate sets, try adding:
- Crushed peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chopped pretzels
- Shredded coconut
- Crushed graham crackers
- Halloween sprinkles
- Chopped almonds
- Flaky sea salt
You can even set out several toppings and let everyone make their own apple dunkers.
Can I Make Apple Dunkers Ahead of Time?
These are best eaten shortly after they're made because freshly cut apples will eventually begin to brown and release moisture.
If you need to prep them a little ahead of time, lightly brush or toss the apple slices with lemon juice, then pat them completely dry before adding the peanut butter and chocolate.
Store finished apple dunkers covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve them.
More Easy Snack Ideas
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Dunkers are proof that you don't need a complicated recipe to make something the whole family wants to eat.
Crisp apples + peanut butter + a thick layer of dark chocolate + sea salt. That's it.
They're especially good during apple season when you come home with way more apples than you know what to do with. 🍎
Save this recipe for your next easy fall snack!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Dunkers
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Core the apples and slice them crosswise into approximately ½-inch-thick rings.
- Pat the apple rings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps the peanut butter and chocolate stick to the apples.
- Add the dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of coconut butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Add additional coconut butter as needed for a smooth, dippable consistency.
- Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter over one side of each apple ring.
- Dip the peanut butter side of each apple ring into the melted dark chocolate. Spoon or drizzle additional chocolate over the top if desired.
- Place the apple dunkers onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and lightly sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place in the freezer for 3–5 minutes, or just until the chocolate has set.
- Serve immediately while the apples are cold, crisp, and crunchy.
