Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
 
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These homemade coconut butter cups look and taste impressive, but couldn't be quicker or easier to put together. No baking required!
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Yields: 12 (1 cup each)
Ingredients
  • 1 10-oz bag chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter
  • shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Set 12 cupcake liners on a plate or tray, and clear a space in your freezer. (You could use mini cupcake liners too! I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure how many it would make.)
  2. Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments until melted, stirring in between. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the chocolate into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  3. The next step depends on the consistency of your coconut butter. You don't want it brittle (like mine was in the jar), but you also don't want it soupy, or it will run together with the chocolate. Microwave until softened but not liquid. About 10-20 seconds did it for me.
  4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the coconut butter into each cup. Top with another tablespoon of chocolate, making sure the coconut is completely covered. You may want to jiggle them back and forth to smooth out the chocolate.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded coconut, if desired. Place in the freezer for about 5 minutes to harden up. They can be enjoyed immediately, or stored in the fridge for later.
  6. Enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from Edible Perspective.
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/04/chocolate-coconut-butter-cups/