Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups
Yields: Approximately 12 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
Prepare the Cups:
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Make the Peanut Butter Mixture:
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey (or corn syrup), and brown sugar.
Stir constantly until the peanut butter melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
Add the Rice Krispies:
Remove the saucepan from heat.
Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until it's evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
Form the Cups:
Spoon the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down firmly to create a cup shape.
Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until smooth.
Fill and Decorate:
Spoon the melted chocolate into the center of each Rice Krispie cup.
Optional: Add sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Chill:
Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
Serve:
Remove the cups from the muffin tin and peel off the paper liners.
Enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter.
Experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
Add a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture for a salted peanut butter flavor.
Customize the Rice Krispies mixture by adding mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, or extra chocolate chips.
For a fun twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops of the cups instead of filling the centers.
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