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!
pretty cute cupcakes! thanks for the recipe. but… what are you doing with the rest of the cake mix? can’t make a whole cake. any other cute ideas?
Thanks! Here are a couple ideas:
Cake Batter French Toast Casserole
No Bake Birthday Cake Oreo Cheesecake