Description
Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate love with a sweet twist! These charming, no-bake cupcakes combine the classic flavors of Rice Krispie treats with festive colors and decorations that will delight anyone who sees them. With a vibrant pink hue from strawberry cake mix and fun gummy candy hearts on top, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for parties, school events, or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones, this recipe offers endless customization options for flavors and decorations. Get ready to spread some love with these delightful treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp butter
- 10 oz bag marshmallows
- 1/2 cup dry strawberry cake mix (or other flavor)
- 5–6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 1/4 cup butter (for icing)
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gummy candy hearts for decoration
Instructions
- Grease a cupcake pan generously.
- Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large pot over low heat, stirring continuously.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until melted and combined with the butter.
- Mix in the dry cake mix until well blended.
- Stir in the rice krispie cereal until coated evenly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased cupcake pan and press down lightly to shape.
- Allow to cool at room temperature until firm.
- For icing, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Ice each cooled cupcake and top with gummy hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg