Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie cups baked in a muffin pan and filled with a rich, naturally sweet chocolate-date fudge. A simple yet impressive dessert perfect for gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
1 cup runny tahini or cashew butter
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp warm water)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup gluten-free flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2–3 tbsp almond milk, as needed
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup almond milk
8–9 Medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin pan.
- In a bowl, mix tahini or cashew butter, coconut sugar, cane sugar, flax egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined. Add almond milk as needed to soften dough.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup and press down. Create a small indentation in the center.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Press centers again while warm to maintain cup shape, then cool in pan for 30 minutes before transferring.
- Blend almond milk and dates until smooth. Slowly add melted chocolate while blending until thick and creamy.
- Fill cooled cookie cups with the chocolate mixture and serve.
Notes
Cashew butter gives a milder flavor, while tahini adds a deeper, nuttier taste.
Try different fillings like caramel, nut butter, fruit, or dairy-free ice cream.
Top with flaky salt, chopped nuts, or extra chocolate chips for added texture.
Store filled cups in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
Store cookie cups and filling separately for best texture if making ahead.
Freeze unfilled cookie cups for up to 2 months and thaw before using.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
