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5 Ingredient Hazelnut Cups

Delightful bites of heaven made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for a cozy afternoon or a quick treat to share with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Mixture
  • 1 cup unsalted hazelnuts
  • 1.5 cups soft medjool dates, pitted
  • 0.5 cup peanut or almond butter
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • pinch sea salt (optional)
  • 0.5 cup chopped hazelnuts
Topping
  • 3 tbsp peanut or almond butter
  • 0.67 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation of Base Mixture
  1. Gather your food processor and blend the unsalted hazelnuts, medjool dates, peanut or almond butter, cacao powder, and sea salt until smooth and sticky. Add a splash of water if needed.
  2. Dust your hands with cocoa and roll the mixture into 12 balls. Coat each ball in chopped hazelnuts.
  3. Place each ball in a silicone cup tray or paper cases, pressing down gently with an indent in the center.
Melting the Chocolate
  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a bowl set over a pan of hot water until smooth.
  2. Add a teaspoon of almond or peanut butter to each cup, followed by a spoonful of melted chocolate.
Setting
  1. Place the cups in the fridge to set.

Notes

These cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week. Consider using different nut butters or adding a splash of vanilla for variation.