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READY IN 40 mins

Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes

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"Make a bunch of these crunchy cupcakes with your little sweeties. Top each cupcake with swirls of frosting and cute candy sprinkles." — Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®

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3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (10 ounce) package large 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

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Directions

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.
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.
Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated
Evenly divide warm mixture into prepared cupcake molds. Using buttered hands, gently press into molds, leaving tops slightly rounded.
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.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

Footnotes

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.
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
RICE KRISPIES TREATS® is a registered trademark of Kellogg NA Co. for cereal-based snack food.
®, ™, © 2010 Kellogg NA Co.

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Nutrition

Calories
160 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
32.3 g
10%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
3.3 g
5%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
1.3 g
3%

Sodium
171 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Crunch-a-Bunch Cupcakes

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 30

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g 5 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 171mg 7 %
** Potassium 8mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.3g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 1.3g 3 %
Sugars 16.2g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.