For detailed, illustrated technique instructions about needed tools, assembly, filling, preparing a pastry bag and circle frosting, see our drop-down HOW-TO menu at the top of the page.
Our Unicorn Crisp Stuffed Cupcakes will have you seeing rainbows! We've created a couple of variations, putting decorative picks in some, sprinkles on others and candy unicorn horns & marshmallow ears on others. Try one, or try them all! The tasty crunch in the center makes this a new favorite! ♥ Holly & Julie
Unicorn Crisp Stuffed Cupcakes
BASE
1 package vanilla cake box mix
Eggs, oil & water (per box directions)
FILLING
2 (2.2oz) Pre-made Rice Krispies Treats®
TOPPING
2 cans white frosting
3 assorted food coloring gels (We used pink, yellow, & blue.)
Meri Meri® Unicorn Cupcake Decorating Kit
Assorted sprinkles
18 - 20 mini-marshmallows
1 small bag of Starburst® Minis
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare vanilla cupcakes per box directions, but only bake for 18 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check for doneness; when it comes out clean, remove from oven. Let cool fully.
2. While cupcakes bake, prepare frosting:
Place a 1M tip in a pastry bag. Paint each color of the gel coloring in a stripe on the inside of the bag. Add white frosting to the center of the painted bag and set aside. See the how-to video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeoQPHyLasA&feature=youtu.be).
3.Cut the Rice Krispie® treat into 3/4 - 1" pieces and roll them between your hands to make them into a log shape instead of a rectangle. Set aside.
4. Core cooled cupcakes and insert Rice Krispie® treat. Cut an opening in the pastry bag and squeeze out any extra gel coloring that may have collected in the tip onto a paper towel. Circle frost cupcakes.
5. Finish with sprinkles and top with a unicorn cupcake pick.
OR
VIDEO links for making a unicorn mane, marshmallow ears and a candy horn:
Prepare ears:
Cut marshmallows in half diagonally. Dip cut side of marshmallow into sanding sugar and set aside. These are the ears. Find video here.
Prepare unicorn horn:
Using a rolling pin, roll Starburst® minis into quarter size pieces. Then roll up the flattened piece of candy and shape into a snake. Gently twist candy into a horn shape about 1" long. These are your horns. Find video here.
To make a rainbow unicorn frosting:
(Same as Step 2 under Instructions above) Prepare a second frosting bag with a 1M tip in it and fill with white frosting. Cut off the end of the bag and circle frost one circle on cupcake. Then use the rainbow frosting bag and finish circle frosting the rest of the way. Add an additional small circle of rainbow frosting to make the "bangs" of the mane and an additional "tail" of rainbow frosting. Add ears & horn. Find video here.
Your mythical herd of unicorns is ready for your next celebration. Watch them disappear!
