Nut Butter Cups

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Recipe by Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 24, 2022

My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas


Test Kitchen tips
  • Almost any nut or nut butter may be used in this creative on-the-go snack.
  • While these are delectable year-round, try making them in mini muffin cups and include them as a healthy addition to holiday cookie and candy plates.
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    Nut Butter Cups

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    Yield:1 dozen
    Prep:20 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unblanched almonds
    • 1 cup pitted dates
    • 1 cup creamy cashew butter or peanut butter
    • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • Chopped almonds, optional
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    Directions

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      Pulse almonds and dates in a food processor until mixture starts to hold together when pressed. Spoon nut mixture into 12 paper-lined muffin cups; press into bottom. Gently spread cashew butter over nut mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa, coconut oil and honey; pour over nut butter. If desired, top with chopped almonds. Refrigerate, covered, until chocolate is set, about 1 hour.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 date nut bite: 293 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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