Description
These fun and spooky brain-shaped treats are perfect for your Halloween party and are easy to make without the mess.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Marshmallows (Use big-brand marshmallows for best results.)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (For melting marshmallows.)
- 6 cups Rice bubbles (Can substitute with corn flakes or puffed wheat.)
- 1 cup Edible eyeballs (Optional decoration.)
- 1 tablespoon Food coloring (Use red or pink for a spooky effect.)
For the Fake Blood
- 1 cup Corn syrup (Mix with red food coloring.)
- 2 tablespoons Red food coloring (For a realistic blood effect.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and add the rice bubbles, stirring until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then butter your hands and scoop blobs of the mixture to shape into brains.
- Make a groove down the middle of the shaped treats to resemble brain hemispheres.
- If desired, poke squiggly lines across the top with a toothpick.
Decoration
- Drizzle melted white chocolate on top for a shiny finish.
- Decorate with edible eyeballs and colored sprinkles if desired.
- Combine corn syrup and red food coloring to create the fake blood and drizzle over the treats for a gory effect.
Notes
These treats can be made a day or two ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Dust your fingers with powdered sugar to prevent sticking while shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Halloween