Dark Chocolate PB Cups

They are creamy, dreamy and melt in your mouth! These peanut butter cups are so simple to make, with just a few ingredients that you probably have in the pantry. They come together faster than a trip to the grocery store and are completely customizable. Drizzle the finished cups with a bit of white chocolate, flaky sea salt or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for a fancy schmancy presentation. The possibilities are endless.

Prep Time10

Total Time40

Course: Desserts

Servings:

Calories: 112kcal

Ingredients

2 TB peanut butter or any nut butter
2 TB maple syrup raw honey or powdered sugar
6 ounces dark chocolate 3/4 - 1 cup
1 tsp coconut oil
Flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

Have a mini cupcake dessert pan ready to fill.
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup.
Stir until well blended and set aside.
Melt the coconut oil and dark chocolate (in the microwave, using a double boiler or in a pot on the stove).
Stir the oil and chocolate occasionally until it's melted.
Fill the bottom of each mini cup with 1 tsp of the melted chocolate mix.
Place the pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the freezer.
Next, add about 1/2 tsp of the peanut butter mix on top of the dark chocolate.
Now top it with the remaining dark chocolate.
Sprinkle sea salt lightly on top of the cups.
Freeze until firm, about 20-30 minutes.
Remove from the freezer. You can leave them at room temp or keep them in the fridge.
Enjoy your little treats!

Notes

The options are really endless with these treats. Depending upon how you like it, you can use more or less chocolate and peanut butter mix. I prefer more filling, so I use less chocolate and more filling mix.
You can store them at room temperature for a 1 week or in the fridge for about to 2 months.

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