Can mocha crunch pecan butter cups [vegan, gluten-free] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Can I make mocha crunch pecan butter cups [vegan, gluten-free] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is mocha crunch pecan butter cups [vegan, gluten-free] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does mocha crunch pecan butter cups [vegan, gluten-free] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Mocha Crunch Pecan Butter Cups
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AL By: Amy Lyons

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Ingredients You Need for Mocha Crunch Pecan Butter Cups [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Chocolate:

1/2 cup raw cacao butter or raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
3/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 cup organic maple syrup or raw coconut nectar
A pinch sea salt

For the Filling:

2/3 cup raw pecan butter
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw coconut nectar
2 teaspoons ground espresso powder
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
A pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup chopped raw pecans

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How to Prepare Mocha Crunch Pecan Butter Cups [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To make the chocolate, whisk all ingredients together until smooth, and set aside.
Lay out 12 peanut butter cup tins (not the mini ones, the larger candy size) or molds on a flat cutting board or tray, and fill them about 1/3 full with the chocolate. Place them in the freezer to set about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients until well blended. Once set, spoon about 1 heaping tsp of filling mixture onto each, but not so much that it oozes to the sides (you want to be able to cover it with more chocolate and not have it stick out the top). Spoon chocolate over each mound of nut butter enough to cover and fill to the top of the tins. Place in the freezer to set for about 15-20 minutes to set.

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