Description
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and festive Frankenstein’s Monster Rice Krispies Treats! Made with crispy cereal coated in bright green marshmallow, dipped in chocolate, and decorated with candy eyes, peanut butter cups, and writing gels for spooky details, these treats are perfect for parties or Halloween-themed snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- Nonstick baking spray
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (5-1/2 cups)
- Pinch kosher salt
- Green food coloring, enough to make the mixture bright green
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decoration Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
- 20 candy eyeballs
- 20 Reese’s Minis unwrapped
- Black writing gel
- Red writing gel (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully liquefied.
- Add Marshmallows and Color: Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and a pinch of kosher salt to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth. Add green food coloring gradually until the mixture reaches a bright green color, mixing thoroughly.
- Mix with Cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Add 5 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and stir until every piece is completely coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared pan. Use a piece of parchment paper or greased hands to press the mixture evenly against the bottom of the pan. Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to set.
- Cut Treats: Turn the set mixture out onto a cutting board. Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5 pieces crosswise, making 10 treats total.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup or bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip one end of each treat into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate with chocolate sprinkles for texture.
- Add Candy Details: Use the remaining melted chocolate to attach 20 candy eyeballs and 20 Reese’s Minis (as neck bolts) to the treats.
- Finish with Writing Gel: Use black writing gel to draw mouths and stitches on the treats. Optionally, use red writing gel to add a bit of “blood” for extra spooky effect.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or greased hands to prevent the sticky rice krispies mixture from sticking when pressing into the pan.
- Adjust green food coloring incrementally to reach desired brightness without overpowering flavor.
- Microwave chocolate in short intervals to avoid burning and ensure smooth melting.
- For safer handling, allow melted chocolate to cool slightly before dipping to maintain the right consistency.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (approx. 1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
