Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
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For your next party, turn these classic family-favorite cereal snacks into festive cupcakes.
 

Everyday Recipes - Crunchy, frosted cupcakes, great for a kid's birthday party

For your next party, turn these classic family-favorite cereal snacks into festive cupcakes.
Ingredients

(Nutrition Information)

  • 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)   marshmallows
  • - OR -
  • 4 cups   miniature marshmallows
  • 2 teaspoons   vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon   strawberry extract
  • 6 cups   Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  •    Canned frosting or decorating gel
  •    Assorted sprinkles and candies
  • Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
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    Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

    As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

    To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

    Where to buy


1. Line twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups with paper or foil bake liners or place 12 silicone cupcake molds on baking sheet. Set aside.
2. With adult help, in large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and strawberry extract.

3. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated

4. Evenly divide warm mixture into prepared cupcake molds. Using buttered hands, gently press into molds, leaving tops slightly rounded.

5. Decorate with frosting, sprinkles and/or candies. Serve immediately or store uncovered in refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Remove from refrigerator one hour before serving.

NOTE:
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Kid-friendly Kitchen Tips:
Children of all ages should have an adult assistant with them at all times when cooking.
1. Chefs, 7 and older, will try their hand at mixing the melted marshmallows and Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal together.
2. Younger chefs will have fun "patting" their treats into the muffin cups.
3. Everyone will enjoy frosting and decorating the cupcakes.

I remember listening to my Rice Krispies crackle as a kid.

Leslie, MI

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:22 PM


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1. I like all the Kelloggs cereals and recipes, so check out this site for alot of great tasting recipes, rice krispies treats, tips and etc. thanks! deborah J frost

deborah J, GA – Posted: 10-26-2010, 9:36 PM

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2. these are good recipes

Miah, FL – Posted: 01-23-2012, 5:48 PM

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3. like to make cupcakes for the commuties!

verna, TX – Posted: 04-12-2011, 6:24 PM

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4. this is very cute and fun to make with the kids...awesome and deliciouse!!!

JANET, CA – Posted: 02-09-2011, 3:11 PM

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5. Were these easy to make? If so maybe i will make with my little nephew.:)But most inmportant were they good? mhm will these be good for easter for the whole family let me know parents and kids who made them:)

Jenniffer, CA – Posted: 04-18-2011, 5:30 PM

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6. That look so good tht does not make sese i LUVVVVVV RICE KRISPEY TREATS

nesha, NJ – Posted: 04-26-2011, 1:55 PM

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7. wheres the cake?

richard, KY – Posted: 02-27-2011, 1:50 PM

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8. These look delicious! I can't wait to try them.

Staci, MI – Posted: 01-26-2011, 5:25 PM

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9. cupcaeks

yolanda, CA – Posted: 04-27-2010, 12:15 PM

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