[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]I love making homemade candy! And it’s even more fun when you can make it with friends or family. These Chocolate Cups with Nut Butter and Jelly are perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself![/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”691,690″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

With most people staying in this year for Halloween I wanted to create a fun chocolate cup recipe that was easy to make at home.

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Candy Molds
This recipe does use a candy mold, but that’s about it. There are a lot of options out there and for this recipe I used these (affiliate link – lefthand item below). You can also try out different shapes or sizes to suit your preferences! I have these fun Halloween themed molds that I use for decoration sometimes (affiliate link – righthand item below).

If you don’t have a candy mold you can fill a mini muffin tin with paper liners.

Chocolate

You can use any type of chocolate you prefer, but this time I used milk chocolate. First melt the chocolate slowly in a microwave or double boiler, stirring often. You don’t want to burn your chocolate![/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”696,697″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Then fill a plastic bag with the melted chocolate and cut off the corner. Pipe chocolate into 1/3 of each cup. Make sure to push the chocolate up the sides of the mold to create the outer shell of the candy. This will keep the nut butter and jelly from leaking out. Let this set in the fridge for a few minutes to harden.[/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”698,699″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Filling

For these chocolate cups I immediately thought of the Oregon Hazelnut butter from Ground Up as the perfect filling along with my mother’s homemade chokecherry syrup.

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You can also use any other kind of nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter and any jelly or thick syrup you may have on hand. A red jelly is best for Halloween though as it lends a blood effect to the chocolate cups. 🙂

Now fill the candy cups another 1/3 of the way up with your preferred nut butter. Then place a dollop of jelly or syrup in the middle.[/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”703,704″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Next, fill to the top of your mold with the remaining chocolate and then tamp them down lightly to remove air bubbles and smooth out the tops. You can also top with flaky sea salt, large grain sugar or other chocolate candy mold designs for a festive look![/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”706,705,707″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Finally, just let them chill and pop the chocolate cups out of the mold to enjoy!

These chocolate cups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Candy, Did Someone Say Candy?

Looking for another easy homemade candy? I also made Boo-Berry Chocolate Bark with Almonds this year and decorated it with little ghosties! Check out my full tutorial here!

What’s your favorite Halloween candy?

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