❤️ Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes ❤️
Ingredients:
Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes:
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and pink sprinkles (optional)
Vanilla Icing:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
• Pink or red food coloring (optional)
• Gummy candy hearts, for topping
Instructions:
1. Make the Rice Krispie Treats:�In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.�Add mini marshmallows, stirring until melted and smooth.�Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.�Stir in Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until fully coated.
2. Shape into Cupcakes:�Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.�Scoop warm Rice Krispie mixture into each cup, pressing gently to form a cupcake shape.�Let them cool and firm up for about 30 minutes.
3. Make the Vanilla Icing:�In a bowl, beat butter and shortening until smooth.�Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water, beating until fluffy.�Tint with pink or red food coloring, if desired.
4. Decorate:�Pipe vanilla icing onto each Rice Krispie cupcake in a swirl.�Top with a gummy candy heart and add sprinkles for extra festivity.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cool Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calorie Count per serving: Approximately 250-300 Kcal
These Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes are a fun and easy treat that kids and adults will love! Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet—these will be the star of your celebration! 🎀💕