Birthday Fun Cup Treats™

Birthday Fun Cup Treats™

  • Make cereal cups using butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies.
  • Shape and cool the mixture in muffin cups before filling with pudding, ice cream, or frozen yogurt.
  • Add whipped cream, ice cream topping, or nuts for extra fun.
  • Use fresh marshmallows for best results and fill cups within 2 days or freeze up to 6 weeks.
  • Microwave directions provide a quick prep option by melting ingredients and shaping as described.

Make birthday parties extra special with crunchy cereal cups made from butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies. Fill each cup with pudding, ice cream, or frozen yogurt just before serving. Top with whipped cream, ice cream topping, or nuts for extra fun. Ready in only 40 minutes and perfect for 16 servings. For best results, use fresh marshmallows and fill cups within 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Fill these fancy-schmancy cereal cups with your kid's favorite pudding, ice cream or frozen yogurt for a birthday treat that takes the cake.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

16

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • OR
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • Pudding, ice cream or frozen yogurt
  • Ice cream topping, whipped topping and/or chopped nuts

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Divide warm mixture into sixteen 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray. Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans. 4. Before serving fill with pudding, ice cream or frozen yogurt. Top with ice cream topping, whipped topping or nuts, if desired. Serve immediately. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 thru 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze cups, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before filling.