Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Make the Rice Krispie Treats

1. Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper. This will make removing the crispy rice treats easy. Set aside.
2. Pour the rice cereal into the large bowl, and set aside.
3. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat with the salt.
4. Once the butter has melted, stir in the marshmallows. Continually stir until completely melted.
5. Add the splash of vanilla, and stir.
6. Pour the cereal into the marshmallow mixture, and stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
7. Pour the cereal bar mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently spread the mixture into an even layer with a rubber spatula. (If the mixture begins sticking, spritz the spatula with the nonstick cooking spray.) Do not press down hard on the mixture, as your treats will be more compact.
8. Let the treats cool completely, about 1 hour.
9. Cut into rectangles with a sharp knife, and enjoy within 2-3 days.

How to decorate Halloween rice krispies treats

1. Heat the candy melts in separate bowls for about a minute each, or until the candy has completely melted and is smooth.
2. Dip the krispie treats into the candy melts, and remove. Spread the candy melt with a spoon or an offset spatula into an even layer, and add a little texture by using pressure on the spoon/spatula to create divots.
3. Carefully place candy eyeball sprinkles onto the candy melts with your fingers. (Be mindful, as the candy melts can still be pretty hot at this point.)
4. Let the krispie treats cool for 30-45 minutes, or until the candy is set, then enjoy!