Description
Delight in these Crunchy Peanut Butter Cups, a no-bake, frozen treat combining creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, they’re easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1½ cup natural runny peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup, or more to taste)
- 1¼ cup Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine Peanut Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the natural peanut butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, honey, and Rice Krispies cereal until evenly mixed and the cereal is well coated.
- Fill Muffin Mold: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into each cavity of a muffin mold, pressing down slightly to compact and form an even layer.
- Freeze Peanut Butter Layer: Place the muffin mold in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peanut butter mixture is firm and set completely.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Microwave on high in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Top with Chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate over the frozen peanut butter bases in the muffin mold, covering them completely.
- Final Freeze: Return the muffin mold to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to harden and the peanut butter cups to firm up completely.
- Serve or Store: Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the mold. Enjoy immediately or transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer for later indulgence.
Notes
- Use all-natural, runny peanut butter for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup sweetness according to taste in the peanut butter mixture.
- If you prefer a softer chocolate coating, reduce freezing time slightly.
- Store peanut butter cups in the freezer to maintain firmness.
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
