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Is anyone else a complete sucker for a peanut butter and chocolate combination? I just can’t get enough, which is why I’m particularly fond of these no-bake homemade peanut butter cups! And you know what’s crazy? They’re made with crackers!
Yup. Crackers! Sandwiched between thick layers of your favorite peanut butter and then dipped in chocolate, these little treats are super decadent with a crispiness that makes them even better than your classic peanut butter cup.
While I’d certainly tag these as dessert, these are kind of an all day snack in my book. Because they’re loaded with peanut butter they pack eight powerful grams of protein, two grams of filling fiber and 12 grams of unsaturated fat in each two-tablespoon serving, which is two of these homemade peanut butter cups!
I prefer a good creamy peanut butter for this recipe, but you should use whichever variety is your favorite! Make sure to spread it generously between the layers of crackers so it oozes out the side a bit. Oozy peanut butter goodness is absolutely required! (When in doubt, add more peanut butter to all the things, I say.)
There’s something so nostalgic about this recipe. (I think it’s the peanut butter and crackers combination!) And they’re really so simple to make. Everyone loves a great no-bake dessert recipe!
I used dark chocolate for dipping and pinched a sprinkle of coarse ground sea salt over each. I love that sweet and salty combo from the peanut butter, crackers, chocolate and sea salt on top. Yum!
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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups:
No-Bake Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Crispy and delicious, sweet and salty, no-bake homemade peanut butter cups made with crackers and your favorite peanut butter!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 30 buttery round crackers
- 20 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Begin by spreading peanut butter across one cracker, then layering a second cracker on top
- Spread more peanut butter on top of the second cracker, then layer a third on top
- Repeat this to create 20 peanut butter cracker stacks
- Over a double boiler, melt the chocolate melting wafers, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy
- Carefully remove the chocolate from the heat
- Dunk each cracker stack in the melted chocolate, then move to a baking rack to drain off the excess chocolate
- After 5 - 6 minutes, transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper
- Sprinkle a pinch of coarse ground sea salt on top
- Allow to cool fully to room temperature before serving
- Alternately, move to the fridge to chill for 15 minutes
- In hot weather, keep stored in the fridge or freezer
[Recipe, styling + photos by Cyd Converse for The Sweetest Occasion.]
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Ann
Thursday 5th of December 2019
Gosh! Killer recipe. I’ve been searching for something like these for about two weeks. I feel like I want to bite these peanut butter cups through my screen. I believe they taste like heaven. I’m definitely saving the post for later. I’m so excited at the idea of giving the recipe a try (hope next weekend). Cyd, thank you A LOT for sharing this treasure. I’m so lucky to have discovered your wonderful blog. I’ve just bookmarked it. Looking forward to your new fab ideas. You put so much love into what you’re doing. I’ll be coming around often.
Best wishes, Ann
Cyd Converse
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
Oh Ann, thank you so so much! I am so happy you happened along. Your words mean so so much to me. Sending so much love this holiday season!
Lola Osinkolu
Thursday 20th of June 2019
Peanut butter with chocolate is surely a perfect combo! Love this!
Cyd Converse
Monday 24th of June 2019
Agreed - thanks, Lola!
Suzy
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
When we need something no bake, this is our go to recipe! Works every time!
Cyd Converse
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
Yes! Just easy easy easy. Thanks, Suzy!
Jennifer
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
I love how easy these are to make!! Everone loved them! :)
Cyd Converse
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
Love hearing that - thanks, Jennifer!
Jen
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
Love, love, love these! So hard to stop eating them once you start.
Cyd Converse
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
These are complete facts. lol Thanks, Jen!