Pumpkin Butter Cups

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cup dark chocolate (melted in double boiler)

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (can use yams or squash; butternut, acorn, delicata, etc)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 cup real maple syrup

• flaked sea salt

Here’s How:

1. Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler.

2. Line 2 mini muffin tins with mini liners.

3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the pumpkin, cinnamon and maple syrup.

4. Carefully, spoon maybe a tsp or so of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the liner (visualizing room for the filling and equal amount of chocolate on top)

5. Place muffin tin in fridge to cool about 15 minutes.

6. Spread the puree next, not too much, but similar to a peanut butter cup.

7. Then spoon the chocolate on top, sprinkle with flaked sea salt and chill for at least an hour.

8. They are delicious and perfect for the holiday season!

9. Store in a container in the fridge.