Cocoa Krispies Cupcakes
Transform your favorite childhood treat into an irresistible dessert with these easy and fun Cocoa Krispies Cupcakes! Perfectly chewy and loaded with rich, chocolatey flavor, this no-bake recipe combines crunchy Cocoa Krispies cereal with gooey marshmallows, a hint of vanilla, and a luscious dark chocolate topping. Ready in just 15 minutes, these treats are shaped in a muffin tin for adorable cupcake-style portions, making them ideal for birthday parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack. Add a sprinkle of colorful fun on top for extra flair, and you've got a dessert that both kids and adults will adore! These cupcakes are a creative twist on classic Rice Krispies treats, with a decadent touch that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly greasing it with butter or lining it with paper cupcake liners.
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the Cocoa Krispies cereal to the pot and quickly stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
Using a buttered spatula or your hands (greased with a little butter), scoop portions of the mixture into the prepared muffin tin wells, pressing gently to form cupcake shapes.
Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth, or use a double boiler for a gentler method.
Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the top of each Cocoa Krispies cupcake.
Optionally, add sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate for extra decoration.
Let the cupcakes cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate topping sets.
Once set, remove the cupcakes from the tin and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.5 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2491 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 794.2 g | 289% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 503.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 113.2 mg | 629% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
