Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups that combine creamy peanut butter, marshmallows, and crispy Rice Krispies, all enveloped in rich 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 saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into an even layer in a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispies mixture and spread evenly. Optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store the chocolate peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Dessert, No-Bake, Treats