Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
For something different from the ever popular peanut butter cup, give this easy recipe a try. These dark chocolate almond butter cups are simple to make.They’re are a nice change and just as delectable. Enjoy!
So many people are enjoying almond butter lately.
It’s now becoming readily available in most grocery stores and markets.
Almond butter is a great alternative for people who are allergic to peanut butter.
I decided to make a batch of these cups for a friend who happens to be allergic to peanut butter.
She loved these little dark chocolate almond butter cups. So did my family.
This is an easy recipe and really yummy. Give this simple recipe a try for twist on a peanut butter cup. I bet you like these as much as we do.
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Yields: about 12 mini cups
These little gems only have five ingredients.
Here Are The Ingredients To Make Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups:
- 1 cup all natural almond butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or powdered Swerve for a sugar free version
- 1/4 tsp ground sea salt
- 2 cups good quality dark chocolate chips
- almond flour, optional for sprinkling on top
- chopped almonds for sprinkling on top, optional
How are these prepared?
Here’s The Easy – Peasy Directions:
- In a small or medium mixing bowl, using a rubber spatula combine the almond butter with the sugar and salt. Set aside.
- Using a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate, do this slowly so it does not seize up.
- Place paper liners in a mini muffin pan and using a small cookie scoop, place a dollop of the almond mixture in each cup. Then spoon the chocolate over each cup until completely covered.
- Place in freezer for about an hour then in fridge for another hour or so until firm.
- Note: Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy the deliciousness!
Try this special beverage made with almond milk then, enjoy with one of these yummy dark chocolate almond cups.
Copycat Starbucks Almond Milk Honey Latte
Healthy treats can and do taste delicious! 
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural almond butter, store bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar or Swerve for a sugar free version
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups good quality dark chocolate
- ground almond flour for topping, optional
- ground almonds for topping, optional
Instructions
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1.In a small or medium mixing bowl, using a rubber spatula combine the almond butter with the sugar and salt. Set aside.
2.Using a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate, do this slowly so it does not seize up.
3.Place paper liners in a mini muffin pan and using a small cookie scoop, place a dollop of the almond mixture in each cup. Then spoon the chocolate over each cup until completely covered.
4.Place in freezer for about an hour then in fridge for another hour or so until firm. Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
Enjoy the deliciousness!
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