Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Rice Krispie Treats
These festive Halloween treats combine crispy Rice Krispies with melted marshmallows and orange gel food coloring to create chewy, jack-o-lantern-shaped desserts that are perfect for parties and trick-or-treating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Orange gel food coloring
- Black food coloring or black icing
- White chocolate chips (optional, for eyes)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until fully liquid but not browned.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly over low heat until melted and smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in orange gel food coloring until a vibrant orange color is achieved.
- Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal to the pot and fold with a silicone spatula until every piece is coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Wet your hands with water or butter and press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
- Let the treats cool at room temperature for at least one hour until completely set.
- Lift the slab out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- If using white chocolate, melt it in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Use black food coloring or icing to pipe jack-o-lantern faces onto the treats.
Notes
Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent the treats from becoming too wet. Work quickly when folding in the cereal as the mixture sets fast. Do not refrigerate as this makes the marshmallows too hard. For gluten-free options, use certified gluten-free crisp rice cereal. For dairy-free options, use butter-flavored shortening and vegan marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Halloween, Rice Krispie Treats, Jack-O-Lantern, Easy Dessert, Kids Recipes, Party Snacks, Fall Treats