Description
These adorable Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are quick to make and perfect for parties, combining gooey rice krispie treats with fun colors and decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice cereal (Classic crispy kind)
- 10 oz Mini marshmallows (Or a bag of regular marshmallows)
- 3 Tbsp Butter (Unsalted preferred)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Optional but nice)
Decoration Ingredients
- 1 oz Food coloring (Gel works best for bold colors)
- 10 oz Candy melts or white chocolate (For coating and drizzling)
- 1 cup Candy eyes (Small and big sizes if available)
- 1 cup Extra candies (Like mini marshmallows, sprinkles, candy corn, sour belts, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preparation
- Butter your pan and line it with parchment paper to facilitate easy lifting.
- Melt the butter in a big pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until smooth, then mix in the vanilla extract if using.
- Stir in the food coloring until you achieve your desired monster color.
- Add the rice cereal and stir until every piece is coated.
- Gently press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Cooling and Decorating
- Let the treats cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.
- Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring in between. If too thick, add a tiny bit of coconut oil or shortening.
- Dip each square halfway or drizzle the melted coating over the top.
- Let the coating set for about 10 minutes before decorating.
- Use melted candy as glue to attach candy eyes and other decorations.
Notes
Use low heat to melt marshmallows for a soft treat. Do not over-press the mixture into the pan to maintain softness. Decorate with a light touch if transporting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 1
