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Hazelnut Cookie Cups

Decadent Hazelnut Cookie Cups for Your Sweet Tooth Cravings

Discover these Hazelnut Cookie Cups, a paleo and vegan-friendly dessert that satisfies sweet tooth cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Hazelnuts Substitute with almonds or walnuts if needed.
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Make sure they are soft; if not, soak them in warm water.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Use unsweetened coconut for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Use a pinch of sea salt.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Use just the cream from a chilled can of full-fat coconut milk; refrigerate overnight if necessary.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Silicone Mini Muffin Pan
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hazelnut Cookie Cups
  1. In a food processor, combine 1 cup of hazelnuts, 1 cup of shredded coconut, 1 cup of Medjool dates, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until it resembles a coarse, sticky dough.
  2. Take about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture and press it firmly into each slot of a silicone mini muffin pan, which will yield 12 cups.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup of dark chocolate and 1/2 cup of coconut cream. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
  4. Carefully pour the chocolate ganache into each cookie cup until filled to the rim.
  5. Optional: Sprinkle crushed hazelnuts on top of each filled cookie cup.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the ganache has fully set.
  7. Once set, gently pop them out of the silicone pan and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for two months. Thaw gently in the fridge before serving.

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