Rice Krispies Treats Mini "Cupcakes"

By srumbel

from kraftrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 7 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
• 6 cups KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal
• 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• few drops food coloring (any color)
• 1 Tbsp. sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave 3 Tbsp. butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to evenly coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec. Add cereal; mix well.
Press cereal mixture into 36 mini muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray, adding about 1-1/2 Tbsp. cereal mixture to each; cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining butter in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add food coloring; mix well.
Remove "cupcakes" from muffin cups. Frost with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with sprinkles.


Servings

36 servings