Hazelnut Cookie Cups (No Bake, Paleo) Recipe
Delicious no-bake Hazelnut Cookie Cups featuring a crunchy hazelnut and coconut crust filled with a creamy hazelnut butter and dark chocolate mixture. These paleo-friendly treats are perfect as a healthy dessert or snack, easy to prepare without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Paleo
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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Crust
- ½ cup raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 7 Medjool dates, pitted (105g)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Filling
- 2.2 oz Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar
- ⅓ cup coconut cream
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Combine the hazelnuts, shredded coconut, pitted dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend the mixture, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until it begins to clump together and can be pressed to hold its shape.
- Form the Cookie Cups: Scoop about one packed tablespoon of the crust mixture into each slot of a mini silicone muffin pan, filling 12 slots. Use your fingers to press and shape the crust into small cups.
- Prepare the Filling: Melt the hazelnut butter dark chocolate bar and coconut cream together over low heat in a small saucepan, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and combined.
- Fill the Cups: Pour the melted chocolate and coconut cream mixture evenly into each cookie crust cup, filling each up to the rim. Optionally, sprinkle crushed hazelnuts on top for garnish.
- Chill to Set: Place the filled cookie cups in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or until the filling is firm. For quicker setting, you may place them in the freezer.
- Serve: Once set, gently remove the cookie cups from the silicone pan. They should pop out easily, ready to enjoy as a satisfying paleo snack or dessert.
Notes
- Medjool dates should be soft and fresh for better blending and binding.
- If coconut cream is not available, chilled full-fat coconut milk can be used but may alter texture slightly.
- Use a dark chocolate with hazelnut butter or substitute with any paleo-approved dark chocolate bar.
- Chilling longer enhances flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
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