Crispy, crunchy, peanut buttery chocolate crunch cups – made with just 3 ingredients!
These homemade chocolate crunch cups are perfect for any party or gathering with friends or family.
Not only are they quick to make, they’re also super easy to transport and need no refrigeration.
Did I mention the part about how they only have three ingredients?
It’s definitely worth mentioning again!
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Above – watch the recipe video of making the crunch cups
Sometimes you’re invited to an event at the last minute and have literally under an hour to come up with something to bring.
At this point, you have TWO options:
Option A: Stop at Trader Joes along the way to pick up a pre-made dish, and try not to get lost in the wine section for hours…
Option B: Whip up a batch of these no-bake chocolate crunch cups, because you probably already have all the ingredients to make them!
(Sadly, option B does not involve wine.)
Unless it’s Texas in the summer (i.e. 110 degrees), the crunch cups are fine to leave out at room temperature without melting.
If you’re bringing them to a party, I’d probably recommend stirring the peanut butter–if using–into the chocolate instead of spreading it on top after they’re chilled.
That way they will be less messy to transport!
Feel free to play around with the base recipe and vary the flavor by changing up the nut butter, adding a few drops or almond or peppermint extract, or by stirring in any of the following:
Chia Seeds
Cacao Nibs
Shredded Coconut
Hemp Seeds
Crushed Walnuts
Cinnamon
Sesame Seeds
Wine
Wait… How did that last one get in there??
I’d initially planned a more Fall-themed recipe for today, but it’s been so unseasonably warm around here (not complaining!!) that this no-bake recipe seemed much better suited.
Perhaps Monday will bring cooler weather and you’ll see a new pumpkin recipe on the blog…
In the meantime, here are a few more no-bake recipes for you:
Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars
Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
No Bake Chocolate Crunch Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips or broken-up chocolate (6oz)
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup rice crispies cereal, depending on desired crispiness
- optional 2 tsp oil
- optional peanut butter or allergy-friendly sub
- add-ins of choice (see list earlier in the post)
InstructionsÂ
- Start by carefully melting the chocolate. Stir in the oil, if using. (I always use it, because it makes the chocolate much smoother.) You can either stir some nut butter in with the chocolate now or save it for later to add on top if you wish. Stir everything together with the rice crispies. Smooth into a lined muffin tin or mini muffin tin, OR use a mini cookie scoop and place on a parchment-lined plate. Refrigerate or freeze to set. Top with peanut butter if desired. I like to store leftovers in the fridge, but they can easily be taken to a party or left out at room temperature for a few hours without melting.View Nutrition Facts
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I’m going to make these today. I think my kiddos will love them. Thanks for the idea.
These sound so good right now! I am tempted to pick up a box of rice crispies on my way home from work today, and I haven’t wanted to touch cereal in years! (Well, except for oatmeal… ;-9)
sounds yummy!! I want to make them. I think I will use my thunb to make a depression so the pb will stay in place….that is if they dont get eaten before the pb rolls over the sides!!! 🙂
Omg, these look so super yummy! Totally up my alley!
These look amazing! I need to make these soon!
Paige
I must have these in my life. They look divine
i cannot believe these are so few ingredients!!! i’ve always been about something sweet everyday after dinner, but i’ve gotten a little better over the years at not overdoing it, just having a few bites of a chocolate bar or something. these are so perfect for keeping on hand when you wanna treat yourself to a little somethin’ somethin’!
These look so yummy and nostalgic – will have to try them!
xo,
Em
These look far better than the little Crunch candy bars. I bet the sesame seeds would be an interesting flavor.
This might sound like an insane question (apologies if so), but is there be a good non-chocolate substitute for the chocolate in this recipe? Thanks!
I’m sure you could use carob.