Nut Butter Cups

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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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    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

    1. 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.
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