Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and rich chocolate with these irresistible Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Cups. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 15 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups (345g) unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ cup (170g) pure maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup (14g, 8 Tbsp) unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 4 cups (112g) crispy rice cereal
- Pinch sea salt
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp (29g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter Mixture: Heat peanut butter, maple syrup, and butter in a pot until melted. Stir in vanilla, rice cereal, and salt.
- Prepare Cups: Press mixture into muffin cups.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and butter in intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread chocolate over peanut butter layer. Chill until set.
- Serve: Release treats from muffin tin and enjoy!
- Storage: Store in airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is fully set before removing from the fridge.
- Experiment with different nut butters for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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