Author Notes: This is one of my favorite year round treats! – Xcskier20 —Xcskier20
Food52 Review: The pistachio filling in these chocolates is an enjoyable twist from the regular peanut butter cup. The gooey, green filling is perfect for Halloween — try lightly toasting the nuts before grinding for a more robust flavor. – Stephanie —The Editors
Serves: 24
Ingredients
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1
cup Shelled pistachios
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1/4
cup butter
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1/2
cup powdered sugar
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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12
ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Directions
- 1. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until 75% of chunks are melted.
- 2.
- 3. Set out 24 mini muffin liners, and add one tablespoon of chocolate to each liner, using the back of the spoon to coat the sides of the liner.
- 4. Place the liners in the fridge for a half hour or the freezer for 10 minutes until completely solid.
- 5. Meanwhile, combine pistachios, salt, and butter in a food processor until smooth.
- 6. Add powdered sugar and one to two tablespoons of water until you have a thick frosting consistency.
- 7. Remove liners from cooling and add one tablespoon of pistachio mix to each liner.
- 8. Reheat remaining melted chocolate and cover the pistachio mix with remaining chocolate.
- 9. Enjoy!
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