I hope your Holidays are starting off well! I am in a bit of a holiday rut, since we are in the midst of packing and moving and house showings and keeping the house looking "hotel -like" at all times! And that is no simple feat when you are trying to pack it all up at the same time!
Nevertheless, this time of year always makes me long for classic movies and home made goodies. And did I mention our new home will have a fireplace? That's right, and original 1904 wood burning fireplace - complete with original wood mantel! So chestnuts will be roasting over that open fire, believe you me!
A good friend of mine found this amazing recipe for vegan peanut butter cups and I had to share it with all of you - so simple to make, but will make all your neighbors think you really slaved away in the kitchen, all for them!
Alicia Silverstone's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
TIP Look for graham crackers that are naturally sweetened or low in sugar (Health Valley makes a good one), and store the leftover crackers or crumbs in an airtight container for future use.
SERVINGS 12
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup Earth Balance butter
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter (preferably unsweetened and unsalted)
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs or 10 graham cracker squares
1/4 cup maple sugar or other granulated sweetener
1 cup grain-sweetened, nondairy chocolate or carob chips
1/4 cup soy, rice, or nut milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans, almonds, or peanuts
PREPARATION
1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. (If You Care makes unbleached liners made from recycled paper.) Set aside.2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 3. Stir in the peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and maple sugar and mix well. 4. Remove the mixture from the heat. Evenly divide the mixture, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup, among the muffin cups. 5. Combine the chocolate and milk in another pan. Stir over medium heat until the chocolate has melted.6. Spoon the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture. 7. Top with chopped nuts. 8. Place in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours before serving.
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