Chocolate Covered Peppermint Cups
These chocolate covered peppermint cups combine rich, creamy dark chocolate with the coolness of mint using just FIVE simple ingredients. As a result, they’re not only super easy to make, they also can serve as a the perfect holiday treat or gift for those following a gluten-free, dairy-free lifestyle, or AIP lifestyle.
Prep: 15 minsTotal: 15 mins
Servings: 30 1x
Ingredients
For the peppermint layer:
- 1 cup coconut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/4 tsp organic peppermint flavor
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1.5 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
For the peppermint layer:
- Heat the coconut butter and coconut oil until contents are liquid and well combined (do this in a glass bowl the microwave or on the stovetop)
- Add the organic peppermint flavor and stir
- Pour the mixture into mini muffin tins until each slot is about half full
- Put muffin tins in fridge for 5-10 minutes until bottom layer is solid
For the chocolate layer:
- Heat the coconut oil and honey until contents are liquid and well combined (do this in a glass bowl in the microwave or on the stovetop)
- Add the cacao powder 1/4 cup at a time and stir well, making sure mixture is smooth
- Remove muffin tins from fridge with peppermint layer, and pour the mixture overtop until each slot is filled to the top. Return to freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Store in freezer