Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Overview:
For years, the idea of making your own peanut butter cups seemed a laborious task. Now thanks to the efforts of vegan pioneers, recipes like this are only a little harder than making ice. This delightful recipe is from the cookbook “How It All Vegan.” These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are not only vegan but also kid-friendly and perfect for a weeknight dessert treat.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes (cooling time: 6-8 hours)
- Total Time: 9 hours and 10 minutes
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Vegan margarine |
| 3/4 cup | Peanut butter |
| 3/4 cup | Dry sweetener |
| 1/4 cup | Chocolate chips |
| 1 cup | Carob chips |
| 1/4 cup | Soymilk |
| 12 | Cupcake paper liners |
Instructions:
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Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan margarine.
- Once liquified, stir in the peanut butter, dry sweetener, and graham crumbs until well incorporated.
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Assemble Cups:
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into the muffin tins lined with cupcake paper liners. Ensure the liners are used to maintain the cup’s shape.
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Prepare Chocolate Coating:
- In a different small saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips and carob chips together with the soymilk until completely melted, stirring often.
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Top with Chocolate:
- Spoon the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the peanut butter cups, covering them entirely.
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Garnish and Chill:
- Garnish with nuts or any preferred toppings.
- Allow the cups to set in the fridge for 6-8 hours before serving to ensure they hold their shape and develop a delightful texture.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 189.2
- Total Fat: 14.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 105.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 14.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 5.4g
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a delectable vegan treat that the whole family will love. Whether enjoyed as an after-school snack or a dessert at your next gathering, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. So why wait? Whip up a batch today and indulge in these irresistible delights! 🍫🥜
