Happy Weekend Steemit Friends!
It's TGIF and Bitcoin has hit an all-time high!!! Let's celebrate the sweet life with some DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPPP TIMMEEE!
This sweet snack idea is quick and super easy-to-make ... homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups!
This FIVE INGREDIENT ONLY recipe is packed with a punch of protein (and some anti-oxidants too!)...
Wanna nibble of these noms? Then roll up your sleeves and let's make some dark 'n delish goodies!
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Ingredients
For the peanut butter filling:
8 oz organic unsalted peanut butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
fine sea salt, to taste
For the dark chocolate:
1 lb solid dark chocolate (60 - 70% cacao), chopped
2 tbsp organic coconut oil
This recipe makes two dozen (or 24 pieces) of dark chocolate peanut cups.
Before we get started, you'll need a mold of some sort. To make "traditional style" chocolate peanut butter cups, use paper or silicone bake cups.
I enjoy using re-usable silicone cups ... and as you can see, my treats popped out with ease!
Directions
For the peanut butter filling:
- In a mixing bowl, add 8 oz of unsalted organic peanut butter and slowly stir in 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar to create a dough-like texture.
- Add fine sea salt, to taste.
For the dark chocolate:
- To start, chop (if needed) up your dark chocolate. I'm using a one pound plus bar of Belgian dark chocolate.
- Place chocolate bits in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (a bain-marie). Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut oil (2 tbsps) to the melted chocolate and stir.
For the dark chocolate peanut butter cups:
Pour a thin layer of the melted chocolate at the bottom of your bake cups. Next, freeze for ten minutes to set the chocolate.
After ten minutes, remove cups from freezer and add a scoop (about one teaspoon each) of peanut butter dough to the center of each cup. Gently press down the dough mixture with a spoon or your thumb to flatten.
Next, spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the tops of each cup (you many need to reheat chocolate).
Freeze cups for half an hour to completely set. Tip: Thaw your treats for a few minutes before serving them!
Now you're ready to enjoy your very own homemade dark peanut butter cups! : D
YAY or NAY, a DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS?!
Thanks for commenting, upvoting and resteeming this post! I hope my post will inspire you to treat yourself to something sweet! Until next time...
Bon AppΓ©tit!
Michelle
xx
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Those peanut butter cups look almost as good as they tasted, which says a lot, cuz they look GRRRRREAT, and tasted even BETTER! Thirds, please! :D
Hahahahaha!!! Glad you enjoyed them @alexpmorris! Lol!
thats a great comments @alexpmorris
What a great idea and more affordable than buying the usual two packs. I think I might try it with almond butter or use the extra crunchy kind of peanut butter. Maybe use honey instead of sugar. I might even top it with finely chopped almonds, pecans or even toasted coconut. This recipe would be a fantastic Christmas candy gift in a decorative tin or something. Happy holidays.
Sounds like a delicious holiday dessert idea! Especially the toasted coconut π
MMMMmmMMMMmmmmmmm lol These are my weak point anythin chocolate and peanut butter the best combination ever!
I can imagine even yummier things but they do satisfy a sweet tooth! ; )
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Oh yum!!! My two fave ingredients, I bet they are SO much better than the reese ones...have to give this a try! Upvoted, thanks for sharing =)
I looovveee Reese's pb cups and pieces! But there's a certain sweet satisfaction in making your own and enjoying and sharing them ; )
These look really very very delicious! Yummy! Thanks for the recipe. :)
You're very welcome @firepower! Hope you get the chance to make these sweets βΊοΈ
I hope the same too. :)
Peanut butter and chocolate is the best combination ever. Gotta try this! Such lovely photos too:)
Thanks @starrynight! Can't go wrong with chocolatey, sweet, salty, creamy and nutty! : P
Got some dark Belgian chocolate left and just made a new batch of peanut butter... I know what I'm making this weekend! Thanks for sharing ;)
I'm sure it will be fantastic with homemade peanut butter! Enjoy it!
The Chocolate...Mmm...
Looks good, and Taste must be good for sure!!!
Chocolate is always a good idea! ; )
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wow i love chocolates a lot @michellectv
thanks for sharing it
You're very welcome! Thanks for stopping by @shohana1 ; )
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Wow, looks soooo delicious
Thank you! They were!
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They are rich! Enjoy @bolivarense!
Great post
Thanks! : D
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