Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2/3 cup creamy almond spread/butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup natural granulated sweetener (or coconut sugar if not following lower carb)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup Lily’s chocolate baking chips
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups Lily’s chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter, sweetener (or coconut sugar), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and creamy. Add half of the softened cream cheese and mix through until smooth. Fold in 1/3 cup of Lily’s chocolate baking chips. Then add the remaining cream cheese and gently cut it through the mixture to create a marbled effect.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: Place the 2 cups of Lily’s chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and oil in a metal bowl set over a pot of boiling water, ensuring no water touches the chocolate, until melted completely.
- Form the Chocolate Cups: Line a 24-hole mini muffin pan with mini muffin liners. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the base of each liner. Using the back of the teaspoon, spread the chocolate around the sides to form a cup shape. Repeat for all liners. Freeze the pan for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate cups are fully set.
- Assemble the Cookie Dough Cups: Remove the pan from the freezer. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of cookie dough into each chocolate cup. Cover the cookie dough centers with the remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
- Set the Final Layer: Return the filled cups to the freezer and allow them to set for about 10 minutes, or let them set at room temperature for a bit longer.
- Add Finishing Touch: Once set, sprinkle optional salt flakes on top of each cup to enhance flavor and texture.
- Storage: Store the cookie dough cups in the refrigerator for immediate use or freeze them for longer storage or special occasions.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter if preferred.
- Using a natural granulated sweetener keeps the recipe low carb, but coconut sugar is a good alternative if not strict on carbs.
- The marbled effect in the cookie dough adds visual appeal but can be skipped if desired.
- If you don’t have mini muffin liners, silicone mini muffin molds work well for shaping the chocolate cups.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Chilling the chocolate cups before adding the cookie dough prevents leakage and keeps the shape intact.
- Salt flakes on top add a nice contrast and enhance the chocolate flavor but are optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb