Vegan Baking: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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The chocoholic in me struck again this weekend, and I found myself desperate for a quick fix of sweets. After a quick glance in my cupboard, I realized I’d have to get a little creative in order to create a satisfying treat.

These peanut butter cups are not too sweet, a little crunchy, and a substantial way to satiate your sweet-tooth.

Ingredients:

1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
A little coconut (or other non-dairy milk)
Unsweetened, natural peanut butter

Directions:

1) In a small sauce pan, melt the chocolate chips over a low flame, stirring constantly.
2) When the chips have melted into a thick paste, add a little milk at a time until you get a smoother consistency.
3) Line cupcake tins with a little of the melted chocolate.
4) Place as much peanut butter as you’d like on top of the chocolate.
5) Place more melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter.
6) Freeze until solid–it’s that simple. If your peanut butter is unsalted, you might want to sprinkle some sea salt on each cup for a richer flavor.

— Maegan Cadet

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