Ingredients you’ll need
For this decadent little snack recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Cups
Three cups of Rice Krispies cereal—its crispy texture forms the deep base layer of our cups—are used.
1.5 cups of chocolate chips (either regular or vegan, made with plant-based ingredients)
Chunky peanut butter adds a bit of extra texture and richness.
6 tablespoons honey: a natural sweetener and glue to hold everything together
Use 1/8 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Prepare your muffin pan.
Line a muffin tin with paper or silione cups. This will make it a breeze to pop the cups out once they’ve set. If you don’t use liners, a light grease with some cooking spray on the muffin tin will work too.
2. Prepare the peanut butter stuffing.
In a medium pan, add the peanut butter, honey, and salt. Without turning up the heat, add your own saucepan. Stir it up until you have no more lumps. This will only take a minute or less once the peanut butter begins to soften—just be patient and keep your heat on low so you don’t burn it! After melting and combining everything, remove from the heat to spread the pecan caramel mixture over the top of your brownies.
3. Mix in the Rice Krispies.
Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal. Lightly coat each rice krispie with a mixture of cereal and peanut butter. This produces a wonderful crunchiness to go with the soft peanut butter.
4. Form the cups.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin and press down slightly to form a base in each cup. All even and bullied the mixture. It helps the cups keep their form once cooled.
5. Melt the chocolate.
In a different small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips (slowly over LOW heat—keep stirring!) You should see it smooth and glossy. Make sure not to heat the chocolate too hot, or it will scorch. Alternatively, you could melt the chocolate in a microwave using 30-second intervals (giving it a stir between) if that is your preference.
6. Assemble the cups
Pour melted chocolate (about 1 teaspoon per cup) over the peanut butter layer. Then, using the back of a spoon, smooth out and evenly spread the chocolate over the top of each cup. And when it cools, that chocolate layer will become a wonderfully shiny top.
7. Chill and set up.
Pop the muffin tin into your fridge and leave it there for at least an hour to let those chocolate cups harden. The cooling time helps the chocolate set up and mingles all the flavors nicely.
8. Serve and Enjoy
After the chocolate has hardened, take it out of the fridge. Then, carefully remove them by peeling off the paper or silicone liners. All you have to do is serve it right away and dig into the wonderful mix of crunch, cool, and chocolatey—yum!
How to Make Perfect Rice Krispie Cups
Store the chocolate peanut butter cups in an airtight box. To keep them fresh, place them on top of one another and close with a lid. You can keep them in a container for a maximum of a week, but you might consume them immediately due to their deliciousness!
Customize: You can also get creative by topping your chocolate bark with mini marshmallows, crushed nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt for an added crunch and flavor.
Nut-Free: Use sunflower butter instead of peanut butter, and make sure your chocolate chips are nut-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different chocolate?
Absolutely! I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark will add a richer flavor, or milk for a sweeter, more grown-up taste. Vegan chocolate chips are also excellent if you’d like to make this dairy-free.
Can I freeze these cups?
Yes, these cups freeze well—up to three months. Just toss in a container; place parchment paper between layers so they don’t stick. Defrost in the refrigerator when ready to use.
Make these cups more fancy.
If you want to get fancy, drizzle more melted chocolate on top of the cups or sprinkle with colorful sprinkles or sea salt before chilling.
Why this recipe is a must-try
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups are more than just another no-bake dessert recipe; they’re an experience. With each bite, you get the crunch of Rice Krispies with creamy peanut butter and luscious chocolate in all its splendor. You can prepare them for a special occasion or distribute them afterwards.
So why wait? Go get your ingredients and whip them up today! They are delicious, and people will ask for second helpings. Believe me, once you try these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups… well, let’s just say my family couldn’t convince me to make them the next day!
