Description
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic treat, perfect for spooky-season parties and bake sales. Made with melted marshmallows, butter, and puffed rice cereal, then decorated with colorful candy melts and candy eyes, these treats are easy to make and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 7 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
Decorations
- 12 ounces bright/light green candy melts
- 6 ounces bright white candy melts
- 2-4 tablespoons refined coconut oil (or shortening)
- Candy eyes
- Black buttercream frosting* (see notes on how to make or substitutions)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surfaces: 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 stockpot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows, salt, and vanilla. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Immediately stir in the puffed rice cereal, ensuring the cereal is thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press Mixture into Dish: Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or buttered hands.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the Rice Krispies to cool and set completely in the dish. Once set, cut into 24 squares.
- Decorate Treats: Melt the green and white candy melts separately with the coconut oil according to package instructions. Use these to decorate the treats along with candy eyes and black buttercream to create fun Halloween designs.
Notes
- These treats are simple, quick to make, and perfect for Halloween parties or bake sales.
- Black buttercream frosting can be made by coloring vanilla buttercream with black gel food coloring or substituted with store-bought black icing.
- Refined coconut oil or shortening helps candy melts achieve a smooth consistency for easier decoration.
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
