Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes

Easy Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes with sweet marshmallow layers and creamy frosting, perfect for Halloween treats and fall parties!

If you’re looking for a festive, fun, and utterly delicious treat this Halloween, these Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes are it! If you’ve followed the blog for a while, then you know what huge Halloween fanatics my family and I are. I’m talking so much that we seriously decorate for our beloved holiday, the second week of September. There’s just something about the weather finally stopping its triple-digit wrath and all the fun that comes along with the season that gets us so excited!

In honor of the spooky fall season, I came up with these easy-to-make, crunchy Rice Krispie Cupcakes in the colors of the iconic Halloween Candy: Candy Corn! You don’t get much more ‘Halloween’ than Candy Corn. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a hater of Candy Corn or if you love eating them by the handful; you will devour these yummy Rice Krispies treats! They are filled with that buttery, marshmallow flavor and then topped off with a vanilla frosting that makes them extra sweet and delicious.

CANDY CORN RICE KRISPIE CUPCAKES

One of the best parts of this recipe is how quickly it comes together, despite the long instructions below. The only ‘difficult’ thing about these Rice Krispies cupcakes would be that the Rice Krispies batter is slightly hard to transfer to the muffin tins due to the fact that it is sticky. But that just kind of comes along with every Rice Krispies recipe you make. The final result is so worth the slight stickiness you may run into! I love to make these for our Halloween parties, and they’re a big hit every time! Make these for your next party and I’m sure you’ll get the same rave reviews! 🙂

Find my expert tips on how to make these Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram or Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️

Why You’ll Love These Easy Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes:

• Perfectly Layered & Colorful: With bright yellow and orange marshmallow layers, these cupcakes mimic classic candy corn for a festive, eye-catching dessert.
• Soft, Chewy, and Crunchy: The combination of gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal creates the ultimate texture that both kids and adults will adore.
• Easy to Make: Don’t let the layers intimidate you! With a few simple steps, these cupcakes come together quickly—perfect for last-minute Halloween treats.
• Customizable & Fun: Top them with frosting, a candy corn, or sprinkles—get creative and make them your own!
• Family & Party Friendly: These cupcakes are the ideal grab-and-go treat for school parties, Halloween gatherings, or cozy fall nights at home.

Ingredients

• 9 cups rice krispie cereal, divided
• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 2 (16 ounces, each) bags mini marshmallows, divided
• 1 tube yellow gel food dye
• 1 tube orange gel food dye (or red and yellow to mix to create orange)
• 1 (16 ounce) container Vanilla frosting
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Spray two 12-cup regular muffin tins with non-stick spray. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt a half stick (1/4 cup) of butter. When butter is almost completely melted, add in 8 ounces (half bag) of the mini marshmallows. Stir constantly until marshmallows start to melt.

Squeeze in 3 to 4 drops yellow food dye (more or less, depending on how dark a yellow color you want). Stir well to combine color into melted marshmallows. Remove from heat.

Pour 3 cups of the crispy rice cereal into the yellow marshmallow mixture, quickly but gently stir to combine. (The next part is sticky! So be patient, and use non-stick spray on your spoon to help distribute the mixture into the tins. Add 2 to 3 Tablespoons of yellow Rice Krispies mixture into the bottom of each of the muffin cups.

Using the back of a greased spoon, press the mixture into the bottom of the cups. Repeat with all 24 muffin cups. Set aside.

In a separate large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the remaining butter (1/2 cup). Once butter is almost melted, pour in 1 (16-ounce) bag of marshmallows into the melted butter. Stir constantly until marshmallows are just about melted, and then squeeze in 3 to 4 drops of orange food dye. Stir well to combine the color into the melted marshmallows. Remove from heat.

Pour in 6 cups of the crispy rice cereal into the orange marshmallow mixture, and quickly but gently stir to combine. Take 1/3 cup of the orange Rice Krispie mixture and place it into each muffin cup, on top of the yellow mixture. Repeat with all 24 muffin cups. Then with the back of a greased spoon, press orange mixture into the cups. Let stand at least an hour or two to let Rice Krispie cupcakes set. (Or you can loosely cover them with saran wrap, and place in fridge for 30 minutes)

Meanwhile, pour the container of vanilla frosting into a medium bowl. Add in the cup of powdered sugar, and using a whisk, whisk together until all is combined. Scoop frosting mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a tip of your choice (or you can use a sandwich baggie and cut off one side).

Gently remove each Rice Krispies cupcake from the pans. (They should come out very easily.) Pipe frosting onto each cupcake and decorate each with a candy corn, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Servings

Yields: 12 muffins total, but feel free to double or triple the recipe for your party needs.

Storage

Store these Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week (the texture may soften slightly). They can also be frozen for up to 2 months, just wrap individually and thaw at room temperature before serving. Reheating isn’t recommended, as it can make the marshmallows too soft, but if you like them slightly warm, a quick 5-10 second microwave zap works.

Holly’s Tips for the Best Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes:

• Work Quickly: Once the marshmallows are melted, add the cereal and stir quickly to combine. The mixture sets fast, so gentle but speedy folding keeps it fluffy.
• Grease Everything: Non-stick spray on your spoon and muffin tins is a lifesaver; it prevents sticking and makes shaping the layers much easier.
• Customize Your Colors: Adjust the yellow and orange food dye to get the exact candy corn shades you love. A little goes a long way!
• Layer Evenly: Use a spoon or small scoop to evenly distribute the yellow and orange layers—press lightly with a greased spoon for neat, uniform cupcakes.
• Frosting Fun: For easier piping, use a decorating bag or a sandwich bag with a corner snipped off. Top with a candy corn for an extra festive touch.
• Let Them Set: Patience is key—let the cupcakes set at room temperature for 1–2 hours (or chill for 30 minutes) to hold their shape.
• Storage Tip: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid reheating as these treats are best soft and chewy straight from the container.

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Looking for a chocolatey treat? My Mummy Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and M&M’s, perfectly spooky for Halloween.

And for the cookie lovers, don’t miss my Spider Web Cookie—a large chocolate cookie decorated with an orange frosting web that’s as fun to eat as it is to look at!

Want something extra indulgent? Try my Ghost Brownies—dense, homemade chocolate brownies stacked with marshmallows and finished with vanilla frosting for a ghostly look.

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