Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups

Try these simple Dark chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups.

Recipe by Mimi Council.

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups

Makes 12

510 grams (18 ounces) organic dark chocolate, finely chopped

Filling

142 grams (1 cup) organic powdered sugar, sifted

1/4 cup (57 grams) organic salted butter, softened

32 grams (2 tablespoons) organic almond butter

14 grams (2 teaspoons) organic raw honey

1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

2 teaspoons water

Coarse sea salt, for topping

Method

Line a cupcake pan with liners.

Using a double boiler, add all of the chocolate.

While the chocolate is melting, make the filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the powdered sugar, butter, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and water. Mix on low until all ingredients are combined, then speed mixer up to high for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag with no tip. Set aside.

Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the heat. You can just pour the chocolate out of the bowl, or you can transfer it to a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easier filling. I actually used a Pyrex glass measuring up that has a spout. Add a small amount of chocolate into the bottom of each liner. Place the tray in the freezer for about 5 minutes to harden the chocolate.

Remove from the freezer, and pipe a small dollop of almond butter filling into each liner. Leaving room around the sides for chocolate to coat it, otherwise you'll see almond butter filling when you unwrap the cups. Transfer back to the freezer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the freezer and add the remaining chocolate into each liner. Keep in mind, you won't be filling the liners all the way to the top, they should be about 3/4 full once the chocolate, filling, and more chocolate has been added. Place back in the freezer to set the chocolate for at least 1 hour.

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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