Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes are a super cute dessert to share on Valentine’s Day! The Rice Krispie Treat’s pretty pink color comes from strawberry cake mix, but you could use any flavor you’d like!
For another sweet Valentine’s Day dessert try my Easy Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies!
Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes
Can you believe Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away? There’s not nearly as much prep as at Christmas, but I know some people and kids put quite a bit into it. I know I used to love getting my Valentines and candy together to give to my friends. I think if I were to pick out valentines right now, I’d go for the Disney princesses. I’m a lifelong fan.
But as an adult, it’s not nearly as fun. The hubs and I really don’t do that much for it, but that’s on purpose. We did more when we were younger, but I see no need for it now. We’ll have a date or something and that’s all we need.
However the hubs and I started dating in high school and he went ALL OUT for our first Valentine’s Day. He talked to my mom the night before and had her leave the garage door unlocked so that he could get to my car. Then in the middle of the night he decked out my car with Valentine’s Day stuff. I had one of those oversized cards on my windshield, a teddy bear, candy, flowers, balloons – the works – in my car. It was the sweetest thing and he made me feel so special.
My Husband Loves Rice Krispie Treat Desserts
My gift for him wasn’t nearly as exciting, but it was thoughtful. He’s always been a big rice krispie treat fan, so I got a heart shaped cake pan and made him a giant rice krispie treat. Should’ve known back then I’d be a dessert blogger. 😉
So here I am sharing a rice krispie treat for Valentine’s Day treat! Fitting, right? Perfect for the hubs and loved by all.
This Rice Krispie Treat Recipe Is Easily Customizable
They’re made even better by the addition of a cake mix. You know I love me some cake batter flavor. I used a strawberry cake mix, which was perfect because it turned them pink. You could use any flavor you want though, or no cake mix at all.
It’s A No Bake Recipe That Is So Easy To Make
These treats are no bake and easy to make with your kids and they’d be a great treat to share with friends. It’s kind of like two treats in one – a rice krispie treat and a gummy heart! Yay! I love gummy hearts. 🙂
More Valentine’s Day Desserts
- Strawberries and Cream Puppy Chow
- Valentine’s Day Heart Cutout Cookies
- Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups
- Valentine’s Day Fudge
- Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches
- Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies
Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes
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Ingredients
Rice Krispie Cupcakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows
- ½ cup dry strawberry cake mix (or other flavor cake mix)
- 5-6 cups rice krispie cereal
Vanilla Icing and Topping
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons water (or cream)
- 16-18 gummy candy hearts (for topping)
Instructions
- Grease cupcake pans so that the rice krispies won't stick.
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir constantly until they are fully melted.
- Stir in the dry cake mix. Remove pan from heat.
- Stir in rice krispies cereal until it is completely coated in marshmallow mixture.
- Spoon rice krispies into individual cupcakes and lightly press into pan. Don't press too hard, or your treats will be hard.
- Allow to cool, about 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
- To make icing, combine butter and shortening and mix until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and 1-2 tsp of water or cream and mix until smooth.
- Top cupcakes with icing and a gummy heart.
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Enjoy!
These are really cute! Thinking of making these tonight but had a quick question. Is the cake mix added while the pan is over the heat or after it is removed from the heat? And the cake mix is added straight from the bag opposed to actually baking the cake, correct? Thank you!
Yes, add the mix straight from the bag and while it’s over the heat. Remove from heat after it’s added.
Can you use cupcake liners as well or do you think that the Rice Krispies will stick to the paper?
I haven’t tried it, but I think they’d probably stick to regular paper liners. I think I’ve seen silver foil liners before though and those might work.
Lindsay, these are adorable and so creative!! I’m with your husband. . I love rice krispie treats and the gummy heart is perfect!!! My kids would flip over these!
These are SO cute and absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day! Love rice krispie cakes with the gooey, delicious marshmallow! I also really love your decoration so much!
What a cute story! These are so festive!
Aaaw, I love the story of you and your husband back in high school, that was so sweet of him to surprise you like that 🙂 These RK cupcakes are so adorable! Love the frosting and the adorable heart gummy!
Okay I think you just gave me an idea for Dell’s Valentine’s day gift! Giant heart shaped RKT!
These rice krispie treats are gorgeous, Lindsay! I absolutely love the frosting on top. So gorgeous and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
These are ADORABLE! I love rice krispie treats and cupcakes and never thought to combine them. Brilliant!
Thanks Steph! 🙂
Awww I love your story! I also love that you started dating in high school 🙂 I’m never to old for Rice Krispie treats and I’d love a batch of these yummy ones for V-Day!
Thanks Julie! 🙂
I LOVE these! They’re so cute and the idea of a crispy treat cupcake is so creative!
Thanks girl! 🙂
We don’t do much for Valentine’s Day either, although I try to make a few fun heart treats for the kids. These are the cutest rice krispies…I love the cupcake shape and frosting!!!
Thanks Jocelyn! 🙂
What a fun Valentine’s Day treat!
these would be such a fun class treat!
These are just too cute to resist! I bet if m 10 year old daughter caught one glance she’d be begging me to make these for her school party. Maybe I’ll surprise her.
Pinned. Perfect!
Thanks for pin Melanie! I hope you get a chance to make them! 🙂
These are so cute! And I love the story about you and your husband back in the day. I teach high school, so every year I see kids go nuts for Valentine’s Day. It’s sweet.
The gummy hearts are an old favorite of mine, too…nice touch!
Thanks Mir! 🙂 How fun to get to see them enjoy the holiday.