Description
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and fun twist on the classic marshmallow and cereal snack. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or spooky-season treats, they combine crispy puffed rice cereal with melted marshmallows, then decorated with colorful candy melts, candy eyes, and black buttercream frosting for a playful Halloween look.
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; 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. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine with cereal: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the puffed rice cereal, ensuring all the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press into pan and cool: Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Use a buttered spatula or clean hands to press the mixture evenly and firmly into the dish. Allow it to cool completely until set.
- Cut into squares: Once set and cooled, cut the Rice Krispie treats into 24 equal squares.
- Decorate: Melt candy melts with refined coconut oil or shortening according to package instructions for smooth dipping or drizzling. Decorate the squares with candy eyes and black buttercream frosting to create fun Halloween faces and designs.
Notes
- These treats are perfect for Halloween-themed parties or as fun spooky-season snacks.
- Black buttercream frosting can be made by tinting classic buttercream with black gel food coloring; alternatively, use store-bought black frosting or a chocolate frosting.
- Use refined coconut oil for smoother candy melts and better consistency when decorating.
- Press the mixture firmly in the pan to avoid crumbly treats.
- 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
