Do you love sweet treats? Chocolate cups make the perfect little bite! Here are three easy recipes you’ll definitely want to make.
The holidays are around the corner, and that means it’s time for treats galore . . . treats for parties, neighbor gifts, or just to eat before you stop eating sweets for a New Year’s resolution.
Chocolate Cups Recipes
These chocolate cups are one of my go-tos because they are so easy, so cute, and sooooo yummy. I love coming up with different variations, and today I wanted to share three of my favorite.
Before you start, you’re going to need a candy cup mold. If you go with a silicone mold, you won’t need to use candy liners. For other types of containers where you worry that it might stick, go for the liners.
Are you ready to get this chocolate cup recipe? If so, here we go!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cups
- Peanut butter chips
- Chocolate chips
- Oil
- Cupcake liners
Melt down the chips. Add a little bit of oil (I use canola) to liquify, if necessary. Layer the melted chocolate and peanut butter in cupcake liners. Use a toothpick to swirl chocolate and peanut butter together. Put in the refrigerator to harden.
Dark Chocolate Orange Almond Coconut Cups
- Dark chocolate chips
- Orange extract
- Chopped almonds
- Toasted coconut
- Oil
- Cupcake liners
Melt down chocolate. Add orange extract to taste. If the extract makes the chocolate dry up, add a little bit of oil to liquify. Add almonds and coconut to chocolate until it reaches desired consistency. Scoop into cupcake liners. Put in refrigerator to harden.
Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cups
- Chocolate chips
- Peppermint chips (you could also use white chocolate chips + peppermint extract)
- Peppermint extract
- Oil
- Cupcake liners
Melt down chips. Add peppermint extract to chocolate to taste. If the extract makes the chocolate dry up, add a little bit of oil to liquify. Layer the melted chocolate and peppermint chips in cupcake liners.
Use a toothpick to swirl together. Sprinkle peppermint chips on top. Put in the refrigerator to harden.
Enjoy these chocolate cups! And be sure to come and visit my sister and me as we blog about style, food, and the things we love over at The Pretty Life Girls.
xo, Sam
Want to see how this recipe was made? Check out this video in the recipe card below:
Chocolate Cups
Learn how to make three different types of mini chocolate cups - all delicious, and all perfect for exchanging or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cups
- Peanut butter chips - 10 oz.
- Chocolate chips - 10 oz.
- Oil - 1 T
Dark Chocolate Orange Almond Coconut Cups
- Dark chocolate chips - 10 oz.
- Orange extract - 2 - 3 drops
- Chopped almonds
- Toasted coconut
- Oil - 1 T
Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cups
- Peppermint chips - 10 oz.
- Chocolate chips - 10 oz.
- Peppermint extract - 2 - 3 drops
- Oil - 1 T
Instructions
- Melt down the chips over low heat on a small burner. Stir regularly.
- Add any oil or extract for flavoring.
- If you use two types of chips or more, melt them in separate containers.
- Pour into the candy molds, layering. Swirl together with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle coconut, almonds, or anything else on top before cooling.
- Let harden completely before consuming.
Notes
For all three recipes, you will follow the same instructions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g
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