Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups are a no-bake dessert that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and sweet chocolate. With a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt, these indulgent cups are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or dessert. With options for customization, these treats are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Mixture:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or corn syrup
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Mixture:
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Melt the peanut butter and honey: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the peanut butter and honey (or corn syrup), stirring frequently until smooth.
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Add vanilla and salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt once the mixture is melted.
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Mix in Rice Krispies: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in Rice Krispies cereal, gently coating the cereal with the peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to crush the cereal.
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Press into molds: Grease a muffin tin or use cupcake liners. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups and press down gently to pack them in. Let them cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Chocolate Topping:
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Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (if using) in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Top the cups: Spoon the melted chocolate over each Rice Krispie cup, spreading it evenly with a spoon or offset spatula.
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Chill the cups: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Serve:
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Remove from tin: Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the cups from the muffin tin or peel away the cupcake liners.
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Serve: Enjoy these delicious, crunchy, and sweet treats, or store them for later!
Notes
Add nuts: Chopped peanuts or your favorite nuts can be mixed into the Rice Krispies mixture for added texture.
Add dried fruit: Dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dried apricots can be added for a fun twist.
Use different chocolate: Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor.
