Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter rice krispy cups combine classic dessert ingredients for a nostalgic treat. Sweet marshmallow and crispy cereal create delightful layers that chocolate and peanut butter elevate into an indulgent snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate chips (to be melted)
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy variety recommended, though chunky is acceptable)
- 6 tbsps honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin pan by lining with paper liners and lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the finished treats.
- Create the peanut butter base by combining peanut butter, honey, and salt in a saucepan. Heat on low, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
- Fold Rice Krispies cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture, mixing thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- Carefully press the peanut butter-coated cereal mixture into each muffin liner, creating a compact and even base layer.
- Melt chocolate chips in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and completely liquefied.
- Generously pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spoon to spread and cover the entire surface evenly.
- Refrigerate the muffin pan for 2-3 hours or until the chocolate is completely set and the cups are firm to the touch.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels for different taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Opt for dark chocolate or sugar-free chocolate chips to reduce overall sugar content and create a more health-conscious version.
- Replace traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives that maintain a similar creamy texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt or crushed nuts on top before chilling to add extra crunch and enhance flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg