Description
Honey Nutella rice krispie treat cupcakes blend sweet nostalgia with gourmet indulgence. Creamy Nutella swirls and golden honey elevate classic rice krispie treats into an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Nutella
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
- ½ stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 2 tablespoons colored sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt honey and Nutella together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 10-second intervals until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies into the warm Nutella mixture, ensuring each cereal piece is evenly coated.
- Press the chocolatey cereal mixture into a greased muffin tin, carefully sculpting a nest-like shape in each compartment.
- Chill the Rice Krispie nests in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to set firmly.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Sift together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a large mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporate sugar until well blended.
- Introduce egg to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk with vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until a smooth batter forms.
- Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Carefully place each mini cupcake into a prepared Rice Krispie nest, gently pressing to ensure a snug fit.
- Warm Nutella briefly in the microwave to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Top each cupcake with a generous layer of Nutella, finishing with a sprinkle of colorful decorative sprinkles.
Notes
- Crafting these cupcakes requires patience and precision, transforming simple ingredients into a decadent dessert masterpiece.
- Layering Rice Krispie nests with mini cupcakes creates a surprising textural contrast that delights both kids and adults.
- Experimenting with different sprinkle colors can personalize these treats for any celebration or mood.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg