Patriotic Cupcake Krispies

 Raise your hand if you like Rice Krispy Treats.

 

Anybody? I've never met anyone who didn't like a good Rice Krispy Treat once in a while. For me, the thicker and softer they are, the better. How about a cupcake-shaped treat with frosting and sprinkles, perfect for a Fourth of July party?  In my family growing up, we called it "Rice Krispy Candy", but I've never heard anyone else in the world call them that! Go figure: I also pronounce the word coupons "Q-pons" instead of "coo-pons: I was lucky that way--don't be jealous.  

Here's what you need for some fabulous cupcake krispies:

-A pan of cooled Rice Krispy Treats

-A cupcake-shaped cookie cutter (I like this one from Crate & Barrel)

-Frosting (homemade or store bought, I like this recipe)

-Sprinkles

-M&Ms candy

It's very simple to make these. First, use your cookie cutter to cut out the cupcake shapes. Eat all of the scraps before the kids find you. Warm the frosting in the microwave for just a few seconds to get it to a good dipping consistency, then dip the tops of the treats into the frosting. While it's still wet, sprinkle on the sprinkles and put a red M&M on top. Let cool.

These are so cute as favors wrapped in a little cellophane bag tied with some red and white baker's twine. And they are perfect for any occasion. Just change the frosting color and sprinkles to go with whatever you're celebrating.