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    Chocolate Sun Butter Cup Brownies (2 Versions!)

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    By Alisa Fleming on December 6, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    For years, I’ve seen those peanut butter cup cookie recipes circulating online around holiday time. You know the ones. The peanut butter cookies with a miniature peanut butter cup pressed in the middle. I usually just pass them by, but this year, I thought, why not make them dairy-free with homemade chocolate candy cups? Better yet, I can even make them top allergen free for everyone to enjoy! And thus, these sun butter cup brownies were born.

    Sun Butter Cup Brownies Recipe with 2 Versions! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

    But wait, I thought we were talking about peanut butter cookies? In the comments of one of those traditional peanut butter cup cookies, someone mentioned that they are even better made with brownie batter. I happened to have a dairy-free brownie mixย on hand, so it seemed worth a try.

    Sun Butter Cup Brownies Recipe with 2 Versions! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

    Of course, I couldn’t stick to just one version of these Sun Butter Cup Brownies. On my first test batch, I made what I thought was enough of the sun butter cups to fill all of the brownie batter cups. But little did I know how many treats just one box of the brownie mix would make!

    Sun Butter Cup Brownies Recipe with 2 Versions! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

    I actually ran out of enough chocolate to make another batch of the sun butter cups. Chocolate shortages happen a lot around here, as we have a bit of a dairy-free chocolate chip snacking habit. But rather than run to the store, I thought I would test out straight-up sun butter middles. I sprinkled the tops with the few mini chips that I had left, and another delicious dessert was created. The latter version is a bit easier and faster, should you be in a time crunch, too.

    Sun Butter Cup Brownies Recipe with 2 Versions! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

    Special Diet Notes: Sun Butter Cup Brownies

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and top food allergy-friendly.

    No peanut allergies? If peanuts aren’t a concern for your dessert needs, you can use peanut butter instead of sunflower seed butter.

    5.0 from 2 reviews
    Chocolate Sun Butter Cup Brownies (2 Versions!)
     
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    Prep time
    30 mins
    Cook time
    13 mins
    Total time
    43 mins
     
    These treats are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free for all to enjoy. I've included a traditional chocolate cup version as well as an easier and faster sun butter-in-the-middle version that we think is equally delicious.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: about 40 sun butter cup brownies
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup salted sunflower seed butter
    • ¼ to ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • 1¼ cups dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips, if making chocolate cups (I use Enjoy Life)
    • 1 teaspoon oil, if making chocolate cups
    • 1 box dairy-free brownie mix
    • Brownie mix prep ingredients
    • Mini dairy-free chocolate chips or coarse sea salt, for garnish
    Instructions
    1. In a small bowl, stir together the sunflower seed butter and powdered sugar, to taste. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the other ingredients.
    2. If making the chocolate cups, melt the chocolate with the oil. Fill candy cup silicone molds about ⅓ full with the melted chocolate. Brush the chocolate up the sides with a small pastry brush, a toothpick, or whatever works for you.
    3. Remove the seed butter from the refrigerator. Pinch off small amounts and roughly shape into pieces that are about ½-inch in diameter. Drop one into each chocolate cup.
    4. Top the chocolate cups with more chocolate to cover and surround the seed butter. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to quickly set up.
    5. Preheat your oven to 350ยบF and grease or line mini muffin tins. You can make in batches, if needed.
    6. Prepare the brownie mix as directed to make the batter.
    7. Fill the prepared mini muffin cups about ⅓ to ½ full with the brownie batter.
    8. If making the chocolate cup brownie version, press a chilled chocolate cup into the middle of each brownie batter cup. It should be mostly surrounded by the batter. Garnish with coarse sea salt.
    9. If making the sun butter-in-the-middle brownie version, simply pinch off pieces of the chilled sun butter mixture and roll into balls about ½-inch or slightly larger in diameter. Press a ball into the middle of each brownie cup. It should be mostly surrounded by the batter, but I like it peaking out. Garnish with mini chocolate chips.
    10. Bake for about 13 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pans before removing to a plate to cool completely. If you want the middles to be firm, you can chill the brownies in the refrigerator.
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    Sun Butter Cup Brownies Recipe with 2 Versions! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    48 Comments

    1. The Vegan 8 on December 8, 2016 10:39 pm

      Omg, I just died! These look so heavenly and beautiful. What a great idea for a party, too! I have tried their brownie mix too, it’s good!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:32 am

        Thank you! They are definitely perfect little bites for a party – and such a fun alternative to regular cookies!

        Reply
    2. Cadry on December 8, 2016 5:59 pm

      I love the treat-within-a-treat thing going on! Both versions look incredible.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:32 am

        Right? Why stop with one dessert when you can have two? ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Sharon @What The Fork on December 8, 2016 4:37 pm

      This is my husbands absolute FAVORITE combination. I’ll definitely have to make this some time!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:33 am

        Your husband has good taste, but we already knew that ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Linda @ Veganosity on December 8, 2016 3:18 pm

      I made thumbprint cookies with Enjoy Life chips last year. They were a hit! These look great, Alisa.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:34 am

        I bet they were! You’ll have to share the link if your recipe is online.

        Reply
    5. Kortney on December 8, 2016 7:50 am

      These are adorable. I have yet to find a substitute for Sunbutter. I am allergic to any alternatives: soy, peas, and sunflower seeds. What I could use instead?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 8, 2016 8:12 am

        That’s a tough one Kortney. Are you allergic to coconut, too? Pumpkin seeds?

        Reply
    6. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite on December 7, 2016 9:17 pm

      Love that little surprise that I see dug down in there! These sound so good. I’m in need of a little indulgence. YUM

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:35 am

        We were in need of an indulgence, too, as they’re all gone. So addictive.

        Reply
    7. Nicole Dawson on December 7, 2016 1:14 pm

      I have a chocolate and sunbutter cupcake recipe that’s one of our favorites but I’m loving the brownie base! Looks great.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:37 am

        Ooh, cupcakes, that sounds marvelous! I’ll have to try that, too.

        Reply
    8. Elizabeth DiBurro on December 7, 2016 11:13 am

      These look absolutely amazing! I know my son would go crazy for them! Thanks for the great, safe recipe!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:37 am

        Of course! I’m always here to help moms and kids with chocolate cravings ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate on December 7, 2016 7:23 am

      I love how easy these sun butter brownie cups are and I have an Enjoy Life mix to make them! Yes!!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 9, 2016 7:38 am

        Sweet! That mix is so darn handy. I have many ideas circulating in my head for using it!

        Reply
    10. Emily Kyle on December 7, 2016 6:09 am

      Wow, these look incredible! I am a big fan of the sun butter, I cant’ wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:14 am

        It is amazing, especially paired with chocolate ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Laura on December 7, 2016 6:08 am

      These look SO GOOD! I love the sea salt on top!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:16 am

        Thanks Laura! I couldn’t resist the sea salt on top for both adding contrast to the dark chocolaty look and for flavor. Can’t resist salted chocolate.

        Reply
    12. Cricket Plunkett on December 7, 2016 5:51 am

      These both look so delicious, I can’t decide which looks best. Guess that means I must try them both!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:16 am

        Yep, I think that does Cricket!

        Reply
    13. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on December 7, 2016 5:50 am

      Alisa! This looks dreamy! The chocolate nut/seed butter combo is always legit. Love your different versions.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:16 am

        Agreed, it’s pretty darn hard to go wrong with that flavor combo.

        Reply
    14. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on December 7, 2016 3:17 am

      These are delicious! I just love sunflower seed butter and of course anything chocolate!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:17 am

        Thanks Rebecca!

        Reply
    15. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious on December 6, 2016 8:53 pm

      These look so delicious! I’d love them with peanut butter, but I love how you made them allergy and diet friendly for everyone!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:18 am

        Yep, definitely a pb-chocolate win for those of us who can eat peanut butter, too! A friend’s daughter is actually tree nut allergic, but can eat peanut butter – you just never know!

        Reply
    16. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on December 6, 2016 7:12 pm

      Wow, both versions look amazing! My daughter just saw these and said “Mommy, those look so yummy” ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:19 am

        Aw, that’s always a little extra special coming from little ones ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    17. Maria on December 6, 2016 5:57 pm

      These look so simple! I have to try that brownie mix!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2016 7:19 am

        The brownie mix is DEFINITELY a winner Maria. I honestly can’t believe it’s egg-free, let alone gluten-free and top allergen-free.

        Reply
    18. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen on December 6, 2016 3:20 pm

      I used to make those cookies. I love how you’ve veganized them and made them allergy-friendly!

      Reply
    19. Sarah on December 6, 2016 12:29 pm

      My goodness these look good Alisa! I’ll take a couple please, chocolate and peanut butter is always going to be one of my favorite combos!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 6, 2016 1:27 pm

        There’s definitely a reason it’s a classic Sarah ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    20. Becky Striepe on December 6, 2016 12:26 pm

      These look so good! I love that it’s peanut-free.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 6, 2016 1:28 pm

        Thanks Becky! Love being able to share nut-free love, too.

        Reply
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