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    Published: Feb 6, 2019 · Modified: Sep 11, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Dark Almond Butter Cups

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    This recipe for homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups is a fun treat for chocolate lovers. They are easy to make with only 4 ingredients!

    Creamy Almond Butter Cups stacked on a sheet pan.

    If you love sweets, then these Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups are for you. They are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    These chocolate treats have an ooey-gooey center and a dark chocolate coating. The inspiration for the almond filling came from my 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge recipe, which is made from peanut butter and sweetened condensed coconut milk.

    When I made these dark chocolate almond butter cups I used a whole can of sweetened condensed coconut milk, so I ended up with 24. I love chocolate, but that's a lot of sweets for this girl!

    So for you, I cut the recipe in half. You're probably asking Willow, what do I do with that other half of sweetened condensed coconut milk?

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    Not to worry, I've got you covered.

    You can either make half a batch of The Ultimate 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge or half a batch of Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream - no ice cream machine required.

    Sweetened condensed coconut milk also tastes great in coffee.

    Since you're already mixing the sweetened condensed coconut milk with almond butter, you might as well freeze the rest of the mixture and make 2 ingredient almond butter fudge instead of 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge.

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Vegan Cherry Filled Chocolates recipe, and my Almond Milk Cinnamon Drink.

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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet, rich, and creamy.
    • They have an ooey-gooey center and dark chocolate coating.
    • They are better than store-bought!

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Almond butter: I used all-natural almond butter, but peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter would also work.
    • Sweetened condensed coconut milk: Adds a sweet, rich, creamy flavor.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Dark chocolate baking chunks:  Adds a dark chocolate flavor. You could also use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
    • Coconut oil: Makes the chocolate smooth and helps it harden. You could leave it out.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Dark chocolate being melted in a bowl.

    Step 1: Melt the dark chocolate baking chunks in a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan with a couple of inches of water.

    Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine almond butter, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and salt.

    Melted chocolate in cupcake liners.

    Step 3: Pour a tablespoonful of chocolate into each of the cupcake liners so that it goes up the sides.

    Almond  butter filling added to chocolate.

    Step 4: Place the almond butter filling in the chocolate.

    Chocolate added to top of almond butter cups.

    Step 5: Pour a tablespoonful of chocolate over each almond butter cup.

    Almond Butter Cups stacked on a sheet pan.

    💭 Tips

    • Make the creamy almond butter center first so that it can firm up in the fridge. I made mine the day before to make things easier.
    • The creamy almond butter filling will stick to your hands when rolling it. Just wet your hands to prevent sticking.
    • If you have extra filling, just divide up the extra and add it to the ones you've already filled. You can also freeze the extra into fudge.
    • Sprinkle sea salt or sea salt flakes on top before the chocolate hardens. I didn't have sea salt flakes so I added sea salt instead. I could still taste the salt, but sea salt flakes would have been more pronounced.
    Creamy Almond Butter Cups stacked on a sheet pan. One has a bite out of it.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are the ingredients in dark chocolate almond butter cups?

    These almond butter cups are made with almond butter, sweetened condensed coconut milk, dark chocolate, coconut oil, and salt.

    Should you refrigerate almond butter cups?

    Yes, these are best stored in the fridge because they melt easily.

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    These chocolate treats make a perfect gift for Valentine's Day!

    If you tried this Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

    This recipe for homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups is a fun treat for chocolate lovers. They are easy to make with only 4 ingredients!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 240kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    Almond Butter Filling

    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk (½ of an 11.25 oz can)
    • Pinch sea salt

    Dark Chocolate Coating

    • 2 cups dark chocolate baking chunks or chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • Sea salt or sea salt flakes (optional)
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    Instructions

    Almond Butter Filling

    • Pour sweetened condensed coconut milk, almond butter, and a pinch of sea salt into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well to combine. Stirring constantly, bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Let cool.
    • Pour into a plastic wrap lined 6x6" baking dish (or similar size). Place in the fridge to set.
    • Take the almond butter filling and roll a heaping tablespoonful in your hands, then flatten into a disc. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the filling.

    Dark Chocolate Coating

    • Place a heat proof bowl over a saucepan filled with water (or use a double boiler). Pour the dark chocolate chips and the coconut oil in the bowl over medium heat.
    • Stirring constantly, heat chocolate mixture until smooth and melted. Turn off heat.
    • Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin pan or on a sheet pan. With a tablespoon sized spoon, spread a tablespoonful of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner, spreading chocolate up the sides of the cupcake liner. 
    • Place almond butter disc into chocolate filled cupcake liner. Repeat with the rest of the peanut butter filling.
    • Pour a tablespoonful of chocolate over each almond butter filled chocolate cup. Sprinkle sea salt or sea salt flakes on top. Let set in the fridge.

    Notes

    An 11.25-ounce can of Nature's Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk has 1 cup of sweetened condensed coconut milk in it, so you'll use half the can.
    If you use another brand or homemade, make sure to measure ½ cup.
    These almond butter cups will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge and several months in the freezer.
    You can store these in the fridge or freezer. I do not recommend leaving them out on the counter in a container. They'll last longer in the fridge and won't melt.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Barb says

      April 10, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      Cannot find sweetened coconutmilk what can I use in it's place ?

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 11, 2022 at 7:56 am

        You could use maple syrup or agave syrup instead. It’s been hard to find sweetened condensed coconut milk near me as well. The stores don’t always have it. You could also try ordering it online.

        Reply
    2. Jill says

      February 15, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Oh wow these are good! I am going to have to start hiding them from my family!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 15, 2019 at 8:46 am

        Thanks Jill, I'm glad you like them!

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