Author Notes
This is one of my favorite year round treats! - Xcskier20 —Xcskier20
Test Kitchen Notes
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
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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
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1. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until 75% of chunks are melted.
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2.
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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.
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4. Place the liners in the fridge for a half hour or the freezer for 10 minutes until completely solid.
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5. Meanwhile, combine pistachios, salt, and butter in a food processor until smooth.
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6. Add powdered sugar and one to two tablespoons of water until you have a thick frosting consistency.
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7. Remove liners from cooling and add one tablespoon of pistachio mix to each liner.
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8. Reheat remaining melted chocolate and cover the pistachio mix with remaining chocolate.
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9. Enjoy!
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