Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups combine the classic crispy texture of Rice Krispies with a rich, creamy peanut butter base and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfectly sweet and slightly salty, these no-bake treats are easy to make and ideal for snacking or sharing at parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the Base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract (if using) until the mixture is fully combined, creamy, and homogeneous.
- Mix with Cereal: Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl and gently fold in the peanut butter mixture, ensuring all the cereal pieces are evenly coated without crushing them.
- Shape the Cups: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon the coated cereal mixture evenly into each liner and press down gently with your spoon or fingers to create a flat, compact surface.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth. Spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the top of each Rice Krispie cup and spread to cover the surface. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Set & Serve: Allow the cups to cool and set at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator to set faster for 10-15 minutes. Once firm, remove from the muffin tin by lifting the paper liners and serve.
Notes
- For softer cups, serve immediately after setting. For firmer texture, store in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but the texture might be slightly less smooth.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer chocolate layer.
- These cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
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