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An assortment of Vegan white chocolate peanut butter cups on a table with one halved.
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Vegan White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These easy vegan white chocolate peanut butter cups need just 7 ingredients and are super quick to make! Can be Top 8 allergen free if needed.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Harden Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 489kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter (can sub with other nut or sunflower butters)
  • ¼ cup dairy free butter
  • 3 tablespoon dairy free milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup powered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups vegan white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter and dairy free butter. 
  • Add in vanilla and dairy free milk. Beat just until combined.  
  • Slowly add in the powdered sugar and salt if adding until everything is well combined. 
  • Fill molds half way with the peanut butter mixture and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. 
  • When ready, melt white chocolate and then dip the frozen peanut butter mixture into the chocolate.  Let any excess run off. 
    *you do not want a thick layer of chocolate 
  • Place back into the mold and place in fridge for 30 minutes or until hardened. 
  • Can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge or in the freezer. 

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Notes

*Alternative method: inside cupcake liners, spread a small amount of melted chocolate, freeze for 20 minutes.  Place a scoop of peanut butter mixture and flatten evenly, freeze for another 20 minutes.  Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate over the top, freeze again. 
*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg