Description
Halloween Rice Crispy Treats are a festive twist on the classic dessert that embodies the spirit of Halloween. These treats combine the delightful crunch of rice cereal with gooey melted marshmallows, all dressed up in vibrant colors and topped with spooky sprinkles. Perfect for parties or cozy movie nights, this simple recipe will bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Whip up a batch and watch them disappear faster than a ghost at midnight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Cereal
- 10 oz Marshmallows (regular or mini)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- Food Coloring (orange or green)
- Halloween Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in food coloring until you achieve your desired spooky hue.
- Remove from heat and quickly fold in rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding sprinkles on top for decoration. Once set, cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg