Description
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful and festive twist on the classic marshmallow cereal treat. Perfectly crisp rice cereal is combined with melted marshmallows and butter, then decorated with colorful candy melts and candy eyes for a spooky seasonal snack that’s ideal for parties, bake sales, or fun Halloween treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 7 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
Decorations
- 12 oz bright/light green candy melts
- 6 oz bright white candy melts
- 2-4 tbsp refined coconut oil (or shortening)
- Candy eyes
- Black buttercream frosting (see notes for instructions or substitutions)
Instructions
- Prepare pan and baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Butter or spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a medium stock pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add rice cereal: Remove the pot from heat, then quickly stir in the puffed rice cereal until all the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Press into pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9×13 baking dish and press it down evenly to form a compact layer. Allow it to cool and set completely.
- Cut into squares: Once fully cooled and set, cut the Rice Krispie treats into 24 squares.
- Decorate: Melt candy melts with refined coconut oil or shortening according to package instructions. Dip or drizzle the candy melts over the squares, add candy eyes, and pipe black buttercream frosting for spooky faces or designs to complete the Halloween theme.
Notes
- These treats are quick and easy to make, perfect for last-minute Halloween celebrations.
- You can substitute black buttercream frosting with store-bought frosting tinted black or use edible markers for decoration.
- Use refined coconut oil or shortening to achieve smooth candy melt consistency for decorating.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 81 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
