No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups (5 Ingredients!)
A decadent yet simple no-bake dessert that tastes like a gourmet peanut butter cup with an added crunch. Perfect for meal prep snacks or party treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Peanut butter (creamy or chunky) – 1 cup
Honey – 6 tablespoons
Salt – 1 pinch
Rice Krispies cereal – 3 cups
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 2 cups
Instructions
Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal.
Stir gently but thoroughly with a spatula until every piece of cereal is coated in the peanut butter mixture.
Distribute the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure they hold their shape.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until silky smooth.
Spoon approximately 1-2 tablespoons of melted chocolate over each cup, spreading it to the edges.
Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Serve chilled.
Notes
• Use high-quality chocolate chips for the smoothest melting experience.
• If the mixture is too sticky, slightly dampen your spoon before pressing the cereal into the tin.
• Store these in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from blooming or softening in warm weather.