Rice Krispies Cupcakes are so fun to make and are perfect for any holiday! It's a great way to get the little ones helping in the kitchen, too.
Aren't they cute?! I just love these little Rice Krispies cupcakes. I want to pinch their little marshmallow-flavored cheeks!
These are for those times when you need to bring a special treat somewhere but time is short, or when you just want something easy and fun.
I made them last week for my first meeting as a Daisy Scout leader. I couldn't help myself - the anticipation of seeing all those little girls' eyes widen was too fun to resist. And the collective "oooooohhhh" didn't hurt either. This would be a great recipe for kids to try making themselves, too.
I used a mini-muffin tin to make 24 minis and had enough of the Rice Krispies mixture to make 4 regular sized ones, too. I liked the bigger ones, but the minis took the prize for cuteness overload.
Sprinkles would really put these over the top! You could also color the marshmallow mixture before you mix it with the Rice Krispies, then make your frosting another color.
Pink and red for Valentine's Day, your team colors for the Super Bowl, red and green for Christmas, etc. Red or blue for the base, white frosting, and red & blue sprinkles would be SO CUTE for the 4th of July!
To color the frosting, I took some tips from a video I came across on YouTube. Although, take my word for it and don't do what I did:
In other words, when she holds the saran wrap and makes it look so easy to twist the ends? Well, it is easy but mine split and send the frosting flying. The second time I just sort of rolled it carefully on the counter and it worked like a charm. But you might be less frosting-challenged than I clearly am, so I say give it your best shot!
Rice Krispies Cupcakes
Rice Krispies Cupcakes are so fun to make and are perfect for any holiday! Nutritional information is for 12 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 10-oz pkg regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies®
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Press cereal mixture firmly into well-greased mini-muffin tins, filling each tin completely. Let cool for 15 minutes, then carefully remove. Frost “cupcakes” as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 2g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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Ashleigh says
Hi, my daughter and I are going make theses!! Would you be able to give me the recipe for your frosting please?
the wicked noodle says
Hi Ashleigh!
I just used canned frosting and colored it, easy!
Renee says
Just found this! I think I know what I will be sending to my little one's Pre-k Easter Party!
the wicked noodle says
Awesome, Renee! xo
Kristen says
These look amazing! Do you have a recipe for the frosting you used or any suggestions on what kind of frosting to make to go with these? Thanks!! 🙂
the wicked noodle says
Hi Kristen! It's been awhile since I made these but I believe I just used the canned frosting and colored it with food coloring. Easy & quick 🙂
Aurelia says
This video is amazing, thank you so much fror sharing this. I really hate to clean the decoration bag, this trick is genius!!! The cupcakes are stunning too, but this video made my baking day!
the wicked noodle says
YAY!! I'm so glad I could help. That's exactly how I felt when I watched it, too!
Stephanie says
Kristy, these are ADORABLE. Love how they're so easy yet I'm sure they're a show stopper!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Steph!
kaycemick says
I made these for my student's fundraiser (bake sale for the Children's Hospital) and they were a HIT! Just wanted to mention that! 🙂
the wicked noodle says
That's excellent! I love hearing things likes that. Thanks so much!!
Meghan says
Holy cute! I LOVE what you did here.
That frosting trick is super impressive. And please, I would end up with frosting ALL OVER my counter too.
I usually just end up stuffing frosting in the corner of a ziploc bag and cutting the tip... but that's why my decorating skills are pretty lackluster!
Sydney James says
Hey, these would make such great Valentine's Day treats for my daughter's classroom friends 🙂
Monica Sotela says
YUM! 🙂
Cari Beaque says
I love this idea!! My kids are going to love them!!
Courtney R. says
The only thing that could make these even better are to add little chocolate chips inside the Rice Krispie mixture! Colored chocolate chips would be even better! Or M&M's!
Tony Lee says
This looks sooooo good!
Shawna Mead says
Oh that colorful icing makes those little rice krispie cakes look so fancy and almost gourmet!
Haley Prosky says
How do you come up with all these ideas?! Some people are so creative. I love rice crispy treats!
Kayce says
These are definitely adorable! As a teacher, I am ALWAYS looking for quick, easy treats to make my young students during holidays. Valentine's Day is coming up and these would be so perfect! 🙂
Krystal Clarkson says
How cute!!! The only problem is that I don't have one of those icing devices lol. I really don't know where to get one. I suppose I could use regular frosting instead, but they wouldn't look as adorable 🙂
30A EATS says
Precious Cupcakes! How inventive! Makes a Rice Krispie treat even better! 🙂
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thewickednoodle says
Thanks, Susan! 🙂
Carrie's Exp Ktchn says
What a wonderful, creative idea...and so simple! I think I'll offer to make the Valentine's Day snack at school this year. Thanks for a great post!
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thewickednoodle says
I'm so glad you're going to try them, Carrie!