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Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups

Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups: Guilt-Free Fall Indulgence

Indulge in these Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups, a guilt-free fall treat that combines creamy pumpkin spice with rich dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 74
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin without additives.
  • 1 cup Almond Butter Swap for any nut butter or Sunbutter if avoiding nuts.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Try Lakanto Maple Syrup for a sugar-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice A mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger works nicely too.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Choose dairy-free or sugar-free chips for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Can be omitted, but may affect texture.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowl
  • silicone molds
  • Plastic Baggie

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften almond butter by microwaving it in a bowl for about 30 seconds until warm and spreadable.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, softened almond butter, honey, and pumpkin spice. Stir until smooth.
  3. In a glass bowl, microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second increments until melted and smooth.
  4. Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into molds, filling about one-third. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  5. Pipe the pumpkin filling into hardened chocolate cups until full.
  6. Return filled cups to freezer for an additional 5-10 minutes until filling is firm.
  7. Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over filled cups. Freeze for 1-2 hours until set.
  8. Once set, remove cups from molds and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, and make sure to freeze layers properly to avoid mixing.

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