Description

These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful and festive twist on the classic marshmallow rice cereal snack. Featuring bright green and white candy melts, candy eyes, and black buttercream frosting for decoration, they are perfect for spooky-season parties, bake sales, or quick holiday treats that are fun to make and eat.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
7 cups mini marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups puffed rice cereal

Decoration Ingredients

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)

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Instructions

Prepare baking surface: 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 for pressing the treats.
Melt marshmallow mixture: In a medium stock pot over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 7 cups of mini marshmallows, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
Combine with cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 6 cups of puffed rice cereal until all the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Press into baking dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish. Use a buttered spatula or lightly buttered hands to press the mixture evenly and firmly into the dish. Allow it to cool and set completely.
Cut and decorate: Once set and cooled, cut into 24 squares. Use the bright green and white candy melts, melted with 2-4 tablespoons of refined coconut oil or shortening, to drizzle or coat the treats. Add candy eyes and pipe or spread black buttercream frosting to create spooky Halloween designs.

Notes

These treats are festive and fun to make, ideal for Halloween parties or bake sales.
The black buttercream frosting can be made by coloring a classic buttercream with black gel food coloring or substituted with store-bought frosting.
Use refined coconut oil or shortening to thin candy melts for smooth drizzling or coating.
Pressing the mixture firmly into the dish ensures the treats hold together well when cutting.

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