Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups
These Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups are crispy, chocolatey, and perfectly nutty. A quick, no-bake treat that’s perfect for snacks, desserts, or lunchboxes.
Equipment
- Muffin tin with paper liners
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler for chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal or puffed rice cereal of choice
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, peanut butter, and honey together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Add Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mixture and stir until all cereal is evenly coated.
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups. Press lightly with a greased spoon or hands to compact.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon or drizzle chocolate over each cup and add optional toppings.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Serve once firm.
Notes
• Lightly grease spoon or hands when pressing mixture to prevent sticking.
• Don’t overheat chocolate—stir frequently for a glossy finish.
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty boost.
• Press mixture firmly into liners so cups hold together.
• Don’t overheat chocolate—stir frequently for a glossy finish.
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty boost.
• Press mixture firmly into liners so cups hold together.