Description
Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes are a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion. Layers of colored Rice Krispies cereal coated in melted marshmallows create a colorful candy corn effect, topped with vanilla frosting, mini peanut butter cups, and candy corn candies for a delightful treat that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layers
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package mini marshmallows (10 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Orange food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
Toppings and Decoration
- 12 mini peanut butter cups
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- 24 candy corn candies
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line each cup with cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Divide and Color Mixture: Divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, tint the second bowl yellow using yellow food coloring, and tint the third bowl orange using orange food coloring.
- Mix with Rice Krispies: Equally divide the Rice Krispies cereal among the three bowls, stirring gently in each until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Layer the Cupcakes: Press the yellow cereal mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the first layer. Next, press the orange mixture evenly on top of the yellow layer. Finally, add the plain (white) mixture as the top layer to resemble the candy corn colors, pressing gently to compact each layer.
- Cool and Set: Allow the Rice Krispie cupcakes to cool and firm up in the muffin tin for about 20 minutes.
- Decorate: Remove the cupcakes from the tin. Top each cupcake with a swirl of vanilla frosting, place one mini peanut butter cup in the center, and add two candy corn candies on each cupcake for finishing decoration.
Notes
- Lightly butter your hands or spatula to prevent sticking while pressing the cereal mixture into the muffin cups.
- These treats are best enjoyed the same day to ensure maximum freshness and crispness.
- For extra festive flair, consider adding sprinkles on the frosting before serving.
