Description
Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic marshmallow cereal treat. These green-colored treats are shaped into rectangles, dipped in melted milk chocolate, and decorated with candy eyes and chocolate details to create adorable Frankenstein faces, making them perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring, as needed
Decoration
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until melted. Stir the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Add flavor and color: Stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture until you reach the desired shade of green.
- Combine with cereal: Fold in the Rice Krispie cereal, gently mixing until all the cereal is evenly coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Press mixture into dish: Using greased hands or a spoon, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish. This will help the treats set properly.
- Cut into rectangles: Once pressed, slice the treats into 12 equal rectangles to form the bases for your Frankenstein faces.
- Melt chocolate chips: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Dip and decorate: Dip the bottom inch of each Rice Krispie rectangle into the melted chocolate and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to draw facial features on each treat to create Frankenstein’s face, adding candy eyes for character.
- Let treats set: Allow the chocolate to cool and harden completely before serving to ensure the decorations stay intact.
Notes
- Use greased hands or a lightly oiled spoon to prevent the sticky marshmallow mixture from sticking while pressing into the pan.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring depending on the shade you prefer; add in small increments.
- For firmer treats, refrigerate after decorating to help the chocolate set faster.
- These treats are best enjoyed within 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can substitute candy eyes with small chocolate chips or colored icing for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
