Directions:
Preparation:
Line the Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper or silicone liners so they’ll pop right out when they’ve set.
Peanut Butter Mixture:
Make In a saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey and a pinch of salt. Keep stirring until everything is just mixed in and smooth.
Remove from heat: Once it is smooth, take the saucepan off the heat.
Mixing:
This will be used to mix in the Rice Krispies So once you have the mixture combined, add the Rice Krispies cereal to the peanut butter mixture folding it in so that the cereal is coated with the peanut butter chocolate.
Forming Cups:
Fill Muffin Tin: Other than the lined muffin cups, gently press mixture to size the bottom layer in each cup.
Melting Chocolate:
Melt Chocolate Chips: Using another saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Assembly:
Top With Chocolate: Spoon melted chocolate over peanut butter and cereal mixture in each cup and spread to coat evenly.
Chilling:
Chill: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
Serving:
And you enjoy: Once set, simply pull them from the fridge, peel off the liners and eat your very own homemade healthy peanut butter chocolate treat!
Serving Suggestions:
Garnish: A few crushed peanuts, flaky sea salt or a dusting of cocoa powder over the top of the chocolate while it’s still not set adds an extra flourish.
Serve Cold: These treats are best served cold so they’ll have a firmer texture and cleaner layers.
Gift-Ready: Pack in a gift box or cellophane ith a ribbon on for a lovely homemade gift.
Storage Tips:
Refrigeration: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freezing: For more long-term storage, try putting the cups in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.For quality texture, allow to thaw in refrigerator before serving.
Variations:
Almond Butter Cups: Use almond butter instead of the peanut butter for a new flavor profile.
Dark Chocolate Lovers: Swap out the semi sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a deeper, less sweet flavor.
Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seed butter or cookie butter to make it nut-free.
Add Coconut: Mix ½ cup of shredded coconut into the peanut butter and the Rice Krispies mixture for a delicious tropical spin.
Salted Caramel Drizzle: If you want to kick it into high gear, once the cups have set, drizzle salted caramel sauce on top.
Conclusion:
In no way is this a fancy dessert; the Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups are the epitome of easy treats — crunchy Rice Krispies meet creamy peanut butter meet luscious chocolate in a deceptively simple and easy package. They’re bound to create smiles with each bite, whether as a family treat or some special gift! Enjoy your no-bake creation!
