Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
These vegan peanut butter cups are a homemade plant-based version of the classic candy with a smooth peanut butter filling encased in rich dark chocolate. This simple vegan dessert requires no baking and comes together in under 30 minutes of active time.
Homemade vegan peanut butter cups with a creamy filling and rich dark chocolate shell.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
chocolate
filling
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate
Combine the vegan dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
In a bowl stir together the peanut butter powdered sugar vanilla extract and salt until a smooth thick paste forms.
Line and Fill Bottoms
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cup spreading it up the sides slightly. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
Add the Filling
Place a small flat disc of peanut butter filling into the center of each chocolate cup leaving a small border around the edge.
Seal with Chocolate and Set
Spoon remaining melted chocolate over each cup covering the filling completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully set before removing from liners.
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