Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Course: Bars, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Cool Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: bars

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

These candy corn filled Rice Krispie treats are the perfect no bake dessert to make for Halloween, or make them with leftover candy from trick or treating!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
8x8 Baking Pan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
2½ cups mini marshmallows *
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups Rice Krispies cereal **
1 cup candy corn ***
Halloween sprinkles optional

Instructions

Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large pot set over low heat, melt the butter.
2 tablespoons salted butter
Add in the marshmallows and allow them to melt completely, stirring constantly so they don’t burn.
2½ cups mini marshmallows
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and cereal.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Transfer the rice krispie mix to the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Top with candy corn and sprinkles.
1 cup candy corn, Halloween sprinkles
Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press down firmly to pack the rice krispies-- be careful, they will be hot!
Set the rice krispies aside at room temperature to cool completely, about 1 hour. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

*If you only have regular-sized or jumbo marshmallows, simply cut them into small pieces for easier melting.

**You can use any variety of Rice Krispies cereal.

*Don't have (or don't like) candy corn? Swap in another candy, like M&Ms or chocolate bar pieces.

Tips:

Don't heat up the marshmallow mixture too much. If it's too hot, your end result will be hard, instead of soft/chewy treats.
Always stir the cereal off the heat to prevent sticky clumps.
Don’t press the mixture too firmly, or your treats will turn out hard.
Use parchment paper on top when pressing to avoid sticking.
For the best color, let the treats cool for 5-10 minutes before adding candy corn or sprinkles so they don’t melt.
For extra Halloween flair, drizzle melted white chocolate and top with more candy corn before serving.
I'd avoid putting these treats in the fridge. They'll get pretty hard and lose their desired consistency.
Add a slice of bread or a few marshmallows to the storage container to keep your treats soft longer.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients

Storage: Store Halloween rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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