Description
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and festive Halloween Rice Krispie Treats! Made with buttery marshmallows and crisp puffed rice cereal, then decorated with vibrant candy melts and spooky candy eyes, these treats are perfect for parties, bake sales, or quick seasonal snacks that kids and adults will love.
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
Decoration
- 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 for preparation or substitutions)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking area: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Butter or spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then set it aside to prepare for pressing the treats.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows: In a medium stock pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add in the mini marshmallows, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine with cereal: Remove the mixture from heat. Immediately stir in the puffed rice cereal until it is thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press mixture into dish: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to evenly press the mixture firmly into the dish to create an even layer.
- Cool and cut: Allow the Rice Krispie Treats to cool and set at room temperature until firm. Once set, cut into 24 equal squares to serve.
- Decorate: Melt the candy melts according to package instructions, using 2-4 tablespoons of refined coconut oil or shortening to achieve a smooth, drizzleable consistency. Decorate the squares with green and white candy melts, candy eyes, and black buttercream frosting to create spooky Halloween-themed treats.
Notes
- These treats are easy to make, quick, and perfect for Halloween-themed events, bake sales, or as fun snacks for kids.
- For black buttercream frosting, you can tint store-bought frosting with black gel food coloring or make your own by mixing butter, powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and black gel dye.
- Use refined coconut oil instead of shortening for a subtle coconut flavor and smoother texture.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain 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
