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4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan)

Published: Apr 10, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 28 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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an easy recipe for dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are vegan, delicious and made with simple ingredients. 

4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan): an easy recipe for dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are vegan, delicious and made with simple ingredients. #Vegan #PeanutButter #DarkChocolate #PeanutButterCups | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Dark Chocolate. Peanut Butter Cups. Need I say more? (Oh, you know I always say more. And have more to say. Ahem.) Because: today’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups are the best!

What’s your favorite brand of dark chocolate? I’ve tried so many that sometimes I actually scoff at any chocolate that’s less than 70% cacao.

Then I realize that chocolate is chocolate no matter the cocoa content and proceed to eat all the chocolate. I mean, I’ve still got my wits about me, ya know?

The good news is, whether or not you’re a fan of dark chocolate with 92% cacao content or chocolate with 1% cacao content (dude, that’s just a bar of milk at that point), you’ll be able to choose what you use to make your 4 ingredient dark chocolate peanut butter cups.

You lovin’ the sound of that? Let’s make these vegan delights!

How to Make Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Set

Grab a 12-cup silicone pan and set it atop a baking sheet. Make sure to clear some space in the freezer for this sheet—you’ll use it later.

Make the Peanut Butter Layer

Stir and fold together all the peanut butter layer ingredients in a medium bowl: peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut flour.

Scoop and drop balls of the peanut butter mixture into the silicone pan. Use a spoon to flatten each ball into a smooth, even layer. 

Make the Chocolate Topping

Melt the dark chocolate and peanut butter together to create the chocolate topping. Stir it all together until smooth.

Spoon

Spoon the melted chocolate topping over the peanut butter layers you created earlier. Tap the pan to smooth it all out. 

Freeze & Enjoy

Freeze the pan until all the dark chocolate peanut butter cups are firm. Pop each one out and enjoy the best dark chocolate peanut butter cups!

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The 4 ingredients you need for delectable dark chocolate peanut butter cups (vegan)

Peanut Butter

I like using natural, unsalted peanut butter. You can use the salted variety if you like, but just make sure it’s creamy and liquidy—that consistency will work well with the amount of coconut flour I’ve listed in this peanut butter cup recipe.

Dark Chocolate

I love using dark chocolate in this recipe because it truly brings out the sweetened peanut butter flavor, but you can use any chocolate you’d like. You can also chop up a chocolate bar to use in place of vegan dark chocolate chips. Here’s my favorite dark chocolate bar.

Pure Maple Syrup

One of my favorite refined sugar-free sweeteners. With just 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, you’ll be able to create a perfectly sweet, but not too sweet, peanut butter layer for your dark chocolate peanut butter cups. And keep them vegan!

Coconut Flour

Coconut flour works beautifully in this vegan peanut butter cups recipe because it thickens so well. This ingredient ensures that the peanut butter layer isn’t runny or liquidy so you can sink your teeth right into these dark chocolate peanut butter cups. 

Storing and Freezing Your Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Room Temperature & Refrigerator

For the first day, be sure to keep your vegan dark chocolate peanut butter cups in the refrigerator. Day 2 and forward, the dark chocolate topping will have already set, so you’ll be clear to store your peanut butter cups at room temperature. Just make sure to keep them away from direct sunlight and away from heat sources—cuz that’ll melt the cups! 😉

Freezer

To freeze, store your dark chocolate peanut butter cups in a freezer-friendly, airtight container. Keep the cups in the freezer for 1-2 months. Just thaw them before enjoying. 

Unbelievably easy-to-make dark chocolate peanut butter cups—with a super thick layer of dark chocolate topping and mouthwatering peanut butter delight. Vegan. 

4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan): an easy recipe for dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are vegan, delicious and made with simple ingredients. #Vegan #PeanutButter #DarkChocolate #PeanutButterCups | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Interesting Links & Shop for Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

  • My Favorite Dark Chocolate Bar – this can be used in place of dark chocolate chips in these peanut butter cups. Just make sure to chop up the bar before measuring.
  • Coconut Flour
  • If you just wanna buy them: I’ve heard of Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Vegan.
    • Here’s a link to buy them.

You’re a fan of 98% cacao dark chocolate?!? Oh, snap! Okay, I admit it, you’re harder than me!! I throw down my white glove (wait a minute… something’s wrong here)—er, I take down my white flag or something. You win! 😉 All jokes aside, I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these tasty chocolate adventures with me. ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan): an easy recipe for dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are vegan, delicious and made with simple ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale

Peanut Butter Layer

  • ½ cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter or try homemade peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut flour

Dark Chocolate Topping

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or this dark chocolate bar (chopped)
  • ¼ cup unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Set a 12-cup silicone pan on top of a baking sheet. You can also line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan—you will need it later. Set aside.
  2. Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a medium bowl, add Peanut Butter Layer ingredients.Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until well-mixed and thickened, with no visible flour patches remaining.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter balls into the prepared silicone tray. Using a spoon, flatten peanut butter mixture into smooth, even layers.
  4. Make the Chocolate Topping: Use the double boiler method or the following. Add Chocolate Topping ingredients to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments until chocolate is softened and melty. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth.
  5. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of chocolate mixture over the peanut butter filling. Tap the pan a few times to help even out the chocolate.
  6. Transfer pan to freezer. Freeze for 20-30 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and pop out peanut butter cups. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

More Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Treats

  • 4 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free)
  • 4 Ingredient Easy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
  • Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars
  • 4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars

Equipment

Endangered Species Dark Chocolate - 3oz

My Favorite Dark Chocolate Bar

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Organic Coconut Flour 4lbs

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Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

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Notes

Where to Buy Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Bar | Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter | Organic Coconut Flour

Storing Instructions: On the first day, these cups are best stored in the refrigerator, as the chocolate topping hasn’t fully set yet. Serve and enjoy within 1 hour. After the first day, you may store these cups in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerator (1-2 weeks). Starting week 2, the bars are a bit drier (like Reese’s PB cup filling), but still delicious.

Freezing Instructions: These cups freeze well. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes before enjoying.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Melt
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: dark chocolate peanut butter cups, vegan

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  1. Nylon Halters says

    May 3, 2021

    These are amazingly, thank you for sharing this quick and tasty recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 4, 2021

      You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    April 30, 2021

    Yummy, simple, and easy! LOVE it! Thank you again, Demeter ❤️

    ★★★★★

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    • Michelle says

      April 30, 2021

      Mine only made 8 cups but I only have the 2-tbsp cookie scoop

      ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2021

      Yay! You’re absolutely welcome Michelle! 😊

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        May 8, 2021

        Soooo yummy, easy and quick! I made these for the second time for friends who are now traveling across the country. He needs dairy free so these are perfect! I’m no longer a vegan but I still very much prefer to bake vegan so I will continue to follow your wizardry! Thank you, Demeter! ❤️

        ★★★★★

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        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          May 8, 2021

          Aww how sweet of you Michelle! Sounds like you’ve got some lucky friends. 🙂 Here’s to more baking fun and kitchen adventures!

          Reply
  3. Maribelle says

    April 23, 2021

    Yes, these look delicious! Do you know if you can make this with different flour?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 30, 2022

      I used almond flour because that is what I had on hand, just a but more and they turned out fantastic!

      Reply
  4. Camila says

    April 12, 2021

    Hi Demeter! These Peanut Butter Cups were ABSOLUTELY DELISH! They were (cause sadly they’re gone now…I ate them all 😋) the best quick dessert I have ever made! Super easy and quick to make with an amazing reward…and of course, PB & CHOCOLATE TOGETHER IS LITERALLY FOOD HEAVEN! Also, my mother, unfortunately, cannot eat Peanut Butter so if I made this with Almond Butter would they still work out and be as tasty? Thanks!! 🤩

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 12, 2021

      Hi Camila! Yippee!! PB + Choc = Dessert Perfection, indeed! Almond butter will work just fine. 🙂 I hope your mom loves the AB version as much as you love the PB version! <3

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      • Camila says

        April 13, 2021

        Thanks for the response…I’ll get to making them soon! I hope she loves it too! Also, I used Almond Flour instead of Coconut Flour (I searched it up and apparently to replace 1/4 cup of Coconut Flour, you will need 1 cup of Almond Flour.) and they turned out perfectly fine!

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    • Michelle says

      May 1, 2021

      I just wanted to say that I literally LOLed when you said that they were gone because you are them all! Hahaha I’m taking notes! These PB cups are legit yummy 😋

      ★★★★★

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    • Michelle says

      May 1, 2021

      Ate*

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      Reply
  5. Janice Kopfer says

    April 11, 2021

    These are so delicious! I like to keep some in my freezer for an easy treat!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 12, 2021

      Fantastic! Aren’t these the best? 😊

      Reply
  6. Kara says

    April 10, 2021

    I used natural salted peanut butter because that’s what I had on hand. I actually loved the little bit of salty flavor. So yummy! They won’t last long at my house!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      Ooh sounds delish! Glad to hear you’re enjoying them!

      Reply
  7. Biana says

    April 10, 2021

    Chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect combination! These peanut butter cups look delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      Couldn’t agree more Biana!

      Reply
  8. Kristina Tipps says

    April 10, 2021

    My kids loved these! Will definitely be making again. Love the coconut flour and maple syrup..we try to use those for most of our baking!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      How perfect! So happy the kiddos enjoyed them.

      Reply
  9. Eliza Cross says

    April 10, 2021

    Yes, PLEASE! I need these chocolate peanut butter cups now! I love that they’re vegan AND that you can freeze them. Thanks for sharing another fantastic recipe.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      You’re so welcome Eliza! They’re great to keep on hand (perhaps hidden in the freezer 😉) for a sweet snack.

      Reply
  10. Beth says

    April 10, 2021

    These are going to be gone so fast! This is going to be so yummy and delicious! Definitely going to make these as soon as I can!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      Oh yes, they always disappear fast in my house!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    April 10, 2021

    Such a quick and delicious recipe! Love peanut butter cups!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 10, 2021

      Thanks! It’s my go-to right now for sweets cravings. 🙂

      Reply

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