Valentines Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes
These adorable Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for Valentines Day! Theyre easy to make, fun to decorate, and deliciously festive.
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:
cup unsalted butter, softened
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
Directions:
Make the Rice Krispie Treats:
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until evenly coated.
Shape into Cupcakes:
Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Scoop the warm Rice Krispie mixture into each cup, pressing gently to mold them into cupcake shapes.
Let them cool and firm up for about 30 minutes.
Make the Vanilla Icing:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and shortening together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water, beating until light and fluffy.
If desired, tint the icing with pink or red food coloring for a festive touch.
Decorate:
Pipe the vanilla icing onto each Rice Krispie cupcake in a swirl pattern.
Top each one with a gummy candy heart.
Add red and pink sprinkles for extra Valentines Day flair.