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Simple 4 Ingredient Crunchy Peanut Butter Cups

These delicious peanut butter cups are a quick treat made without any flour, refined sugar, dairy, or oil.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Simple 4 Ingredient Crunchy Peanut Butter Cups
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
70 minutes
Serves
8

If you are looking for a snack that hits that perfect balance of salty and sweet, you are going to love these. They are incredibly easy to make because you do not even need to turn on your oven.

Since these use just four basic ingredients, they are perfect for when you need a fast sugar fix. I love keeping a batch in the freezer so I can grab one whenever a craving strikes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter bits or chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mold.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter and the maple syrup until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add the cocoa powder to the mixture and stir until it is well combined and glossy.

  4. 4

    Fold in your crunchy peanut butter bits or chopped peanuts to add that nice texture.

  5. 5

    Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin liners, filling them about halfway.

  6. 6

    Place the cups in the freezer for about one hour or until they are firm enough to eat.

  7. 7

    Keep any leftovers stored in the freezer for the best texture.

💡 Tips

Store these in the freezer so they stay firm. If you take them out to eat, let them sit at room temperature for just a minute or two so they are easier to bite into. You can also sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top before freezing if you really love a salty kick.

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