Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups of Joy

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups of Joy are the perfect treat for any occasion. With a creamy peanut butter center and a rich dark chocolate coating, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, they're made with Medjool dates, which are naturally sweet and nutritious. So you can feel good about indulging in these delicious treats.

I've been a fan of chocolate peanut butter cups for as long as I can remember. But I've never been a fan of the ones you buy at the store. They're always too sweet, and the peanut butter is often gritty. So I decided to create my own recipe for chocolate peanut butter cups that were both delicious and healthy.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Medjool dates
• Peanut butter
• Cacao powder
• Coconut oil
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a food processor, combine the dates, peanut butter, cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until smooth.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared muffin tins.
4. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate. Dip the tops of the peanut butter cups into the melted chocolate and return to the muffin tins.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Why It Works

• The Medjool dates add a natural sweetness to the cups, so you don't need to add any refined sugar.
• The peanut butter provides a rich, creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the dark chocolate.
• The coconut oil helps to hold the cups together and gives them a smooth texture.
• The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and helps to bind the ingredients together.
• The vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor that enhances the other ingredients.