Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Cups featuring creamy peanut butter, crunchy Rice Krispies cereal, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert that sets quickly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1 pinch salt
Cereal
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare muffin pan: Line a muffin pan with muffin liners or spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt peanut butter mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together peanut butter, honey, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Mix cereal: In a medium bowl, add the Rice Krispies cereal and pour the melted peanut butter mixture over it. Stir thoroughly to coat all cereal pieces evenly.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the coated cereal mixture into each muffin cup, filling about two-thirds full. Press firmly to pack the mixture down tightly.
- Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips by heating in short intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- Add chocolate topping: Spoon the melted chocolate over the packed cereal mixture in each muffin cup, covering the tops evenly.
- Chill and set: Place the muffin tray in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate topping is firm and the cups are set, about 30 minutes.
- Serve: Once firm, remove the peanut butter cups from the liners and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- For easy removal, ensure the muffin liners are properly placed or lightly grease the muffin pan.
- If you prefer sweeter chocolate topping, use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- The recipe sets quickly in the refrigerator, but chilling for at least 30 minutes ensures chocolate is fully firm.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to keep cups firm and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
