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Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, spooky no-bake dessert for the whole family to enjoy! Make ‘em from scratch before slicing into rectangles and turning them into monsters, complete with edible eyes. This Halloween dessert recipe is ready in less than an hour but requires a little cooling time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 treats
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Krispie Treats
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows about 6 cups
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
Decorations
- 6 oz. white candy melts
- 3 oz. black candy melts
- 3 oz. orange candy melts
- Candy eyeball sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Rice Krispie Treats
- Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper. This will make removing the crispy rice treats easy. Set aside.
- Pour the rice cereal into the large bowl, and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat with the salt.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the marshmallows. Continually stir until completely melted.
- Add the splash of vanilla, and stir.
- Pour the cereal into the marshmallow mixture, and stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
- 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.
- Let the treats cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Cut into rectangles with a sharp knife, and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Cup of Yum
How to decorate Halloween rice krispies treats
- Heat the candy melts in separate bowls for about a minute each, or until the candy has completely melted and is smooth.
- 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.
- 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.)
- Let the krispie treats cool for 30-45 minutes, or until the candy is set, then enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is easily doubled. Just be sure that you’ve got two pans.
- How to store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. After this point, the treats will begin to harden. If layering the treats, separate with a layer of wax paper so they don’t stick to one another.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1krispie treat
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1krispie treat | |
Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 6g | 9% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.