Description
These festive Halloween Rice Krispies Treats are a fun and colorful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for Halloween parties and celebrations. Made with gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and loaded with Halloween-themed candies and sprinkles, they are as delicious as they are visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 15 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular sized; about 1 1/2 (10 ounce) bags)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 9 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Decorative Candy Mix
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1/2 cup Halloween Sprinkles
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. This will prevent the treats from sticking and make removal easier.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Mix in Cereal and Candy: Quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated. Then gently fold in the Halloween M&Ms, sprinkles, and candy corn to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Press into Pan: Pour the marshmallow-cereal-candy mixture into the prepared pan. Using hands sprayed lightly with cooking spray to avoid sticking, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into 16 squares. This ensures they hold their shape well.
Notes
- Spraying your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan prevents sticking and helps achieve a smooth surface.
- Use a sharp, clean knife to cut the treats for neat squares.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For variation, try other seasonal candies or chocolate chips instead of Halloween-themed candy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (about 2x2 inch square)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
