Lunch a Bunch Cupcakes

These really cute Rice Krispy Treat cupcakes would be adorable  for a little girl’s tea party, or princess party. They’re also light and easy for a summer garden party. Decorate them with bright sprinkles to match the theme of your party.

If you want to create a swirl with the icing on top of the cupcakes (instead of just icing them) use a decorator bag and a Wilton #1M decorating tip (2B and 12-round also work well), then just squeeze the icing around and around from the outside of the cupcake to the center.

Lunch a Bunch Cupcakes

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 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

How to make the cupcakes:

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.

These are a fun treat the kids can help you make before the party. Here are a few Kid-friendly Kitchen Tips from Kelloggs:

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.

You can find additional tips and fun recipes at ChildhoodIsCalling.com.