Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Crunchy cereal combined with creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate creates these easy, no-bake chocolate peanut butter cups, perfect for a quick and delicious dessert.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan for melting butter and marshmallows
- 1 mixer bowl for mixing cereal and peanut butter mixture
- 1 muffin tin lined with paper liners
- 1 microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate chips
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115 g
- 1 cup mini marshmallows 50 g
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 250 g
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal 75 g
- 1 cup chocolate chips 175 g
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter and mini marshmallows together in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl and fold in the peanut butter mixture until each piece is coated evenly.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners, then spoon the mixture into each cup and gently press to flatten.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over each cup and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Allow the cups to set at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate to speed up setting, then remove liners before serving.
Notes
- Use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan option.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.