Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, combining crunchy cereal with creamy peanut butter and topped with smooth chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (50 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 cups (75 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine unsalted butter and mini marshmallows. Stir consistently until both are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and add creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract, if using. Stir until fully blended and creamy.
- Transfer Rice Krispies cereal to a large bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently fold until every piece is evenly coated.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon equal portions of the mixture into each cup and press down gently to flatten the surface.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate over each cup, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Allow the cups to set at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for quicker setting. Once firm, remove paper liners and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg