Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes

Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes

  • Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes feature simple ingredients like Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and strawberry extract.
  • The recipe keeps things playful, encouraging families to bring everyone together and let kids help at each step.
  • Directions are simple—mix, shape, and decorate with sprinkles and candies—making treat time fun and creative.
  • Kid-friendly kitchen tips invite children of all ages to join, with guidance for each age group.
  • Perfect for little hands, these cupcakes shine at parties and make snack time magical.

Let’s get popping! Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes use just 3 ingredients—Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and strawberry extract—for a family favorite treat. Scoop, mix, and press the gooey mixture into cupcake molds, then add your own creative touch with frosting and sprinkles. So easy, you can do it together! Kids love to help, making these cupcakes perfect for little hands at parties or snack time.

For your next party, turn these classic family-favorite cereal snacks into festive cupcakes.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoonstrawberry extract
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • Canned frosting or decorating gel
  • Assorted sprinkles and candies

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

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. Kid-friendly Kitchen Tips: 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.