Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.25 cup

butter

melted

10.5 unit

miniature marshmallows

13 unit

Fruity Pebbles cereal

16 unit

ready-to-spread frosting

1 unit

candy sprinkles

1 unit

jelly beans

Step 1
~5 min

Melt butter in a 4 quart pan on the stove.

Step 2
~5 min

Add marshmallows and mix to coat with melted butter.

Step 3
~5 min

Heat slowly until marshmallows are completely melted.

Step 4
~5 min

Add cereal and mix thoroughly to coat all cereal pieces with marshmallow mixture.

Step 5
~5 min

Press the mixture firmly into lightly greased muffin tins to form cupcakes, using about 1/3 cup for each cupcake.

Step 6
~5 min

Refrigerate the cupcakes for about 20 minutes to cool and set.

Step 7
~5 min

Remove cupcakes from pans.

Step 8
~5 min

Spread frosting on top of each cupcake.

Step 9
~5 min

Decorate with candy sprinkles, jelly beans, or gumdrops as desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Lightly grease muffin tins to prevent sticking.

Use parchment paper liners for easy removal.

Melt butter and marshmallows slowly to prevent burning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with a glass of milk.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common party treat.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
School parties

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100