Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Ready to whip up an awesome and simple Halloween treat? This Rice Krispie treat recipe is perfect to add to your Halloween desserts.
Here’s the scoop on how to create these Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treats. Get ready to make the best spooky masterpiece, step by step.
Why make Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
If you are looking for different Halloween fun treats to make, then this is the recipe for you. Rice Krispie treats are something anyone can make, so why not add a fun twist?
These easy cereal treats can be a fun activity for the family to do together, add Halloween candy, make it into monster Rice Krispies, the options are nearly endless!
How to Make Halloween Rice Krispies Treats
This dessert takes under an hour to make and is easily a hit with everyone at your Halloween party!
Using store bought rice Krispies treats is out, its time to whip up easy homemade Rice Krispies kids will love!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
- Halloween themed sprinkles
Instructions
If you are looking for new Halloween snacks then its time to make Halloween Rice Krispie treats!
So grab your mini marshmallows and rice cereal and lets make these Halloween sweets!
Preparation
- Note this recipe will take around 30 minutes to cool and set
- unpackage the ingredients
- measure out all ingredients
- set aside and begin!
Cooking
- In a large saucepan, begin to melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until the cereal is well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Using a buttered spatula and a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray, press the mixture into the pan. You can also use a sheet of parchment paper to help press it down without sticking to your hands. (if you need to, make sure to grease your hands so nothing sticks)
- Allow the mixture to cool and set. This should take about 30 minutes.
- Once the Rice Krispie Treats are cool enough and set, cut them into squares or your desired shapes.
Serving
- Once Rice Krispies are cooled and cut, it’s time to decorate!
- Sprinkle your Halloween-themed sprinkles over top and lightly press them down to stick
- Arrange them on a cute Halloween platter
If you have yummy leftovers, make sure to store them in an airtight container to keep them from getting stale!
Spooky Variations of Halloween Rice Krispie Treat recipe
These simple treats are a great snack, but if you are looking for some different Rice Krispie treat ideas, here are a few variations we think you’ll love!
Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats
Making candy corn Rice Krispies is simple! Just follow the recipe above and mix in candy corn with marshmallow and Rice Krispie treat mixture!
Simple Halloween Shapes
If you want to switch it up a little, instead of simple rectangles you can make shapes!
Just grab some Halloween cookie cutters and poof! You have cute and simple Halloween-shaped Rice Krispies
Fun Decorations and Toppings
This recipe calls for Halloween Sprinkles, but the world is your oyster with this recipe!
Switch it up with some other spooky decorations or Halloween toppings like gummy eyeballs or spiders!
You can also add some pumpkin spice seasoning to the top of the Krispy treats while they cool. This is a great way to add a little pumpkin pie flavor!
Food Coloring and Edible Paints
Change up the color of the Rice Krispies by mixing in fun Halloween gel food coloring with your Marshmallow and Krispies mixture!
You can also use Edible paint and a piping bag to paint on spooky ghosts, pumpkins, or spiderwebs!
Just pipe on some eyes, webs, or orange pumpkins to elevate your treat to the next level.
Monster Eyeball Rice Krispie Treats
Cut the Rice Krispies into a circle or mold them into circles by coating your hands with cooking spray.
Add a little gummy eyeball to the center to make it look like a giant Eyeball Monster treat!
Final Thoughts
We made these treats in the fall and they were perfect for Halloween. If you are looking for fun Halloween treats for kids, this is a popular recipe.
It takes only minutes to make this recipe and can be customized to your needs!
Give this recipe a shot and whip up a quick batch of Rice Krispies that will be a hit at your Halloween party.
Leave a comment and show us a picture of what your Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treats look like!
Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
This dessert takes under an hour to make and is easily a hit with everyone at your Halloween party!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
- Halloween themed sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Note this recipe will take around 30 minutes to cool and set
- Unpackage the ingredients
- Measure out all ingredients
- Set aside and begin!
Cooking
- In a large saucepan, begin to melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until the cereal is well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Using a buttered spatula and a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray, press the mixture into the pan. You can also use a sheet of parchment paper to help press it down without sticking to your hands. (if you need to, make sure to grease your hands so nothing sticks)
- Allow the mixture to cool and set. This should take about 30 minutes.
- Once the Rice Krispie Treats are cool enough and set, cut them into squares or your desired shapes.
Serving
- Once Rice Krispies are cooled and cut, it's time to decorate!
- Sprinkle your Halloween-themed sprinkles over top and lightly press them down to stick.
- Arrange them on a cute Halloween platter
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