Description
These Spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic marshmallow cereal snack, decorated with green and black candy melts, royal icing eyes, and black sprinkles to create a spooky vibe perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Decorations
- 10 oz green candy melts
- 3 oz black candy melts
- Royal icing eyes
- Black jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang, or grease it generously to prevent sticking of the treats later on.
- Melt Marshmallows: In a large pot over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the entire 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows and stir constantly until the mixture is completely smooth and gooey.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove the pot from heat and quickly add 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal. Stir efficiently to coat every piece of cereal evenly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it gently but firmly using buttered hands, cooking spray, or parchment paper to avoid sticking. Do not over-compress to maintain a light texture.
- Cool and Cut: Let the treats cool completely at room temperature for 30–60 minutes or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until fully set. Use the parchment overhang to lift the block from the pan, then cut into squares, rectangles, or use Halloween-themed cookie cutters. Lightly grease your knife or cutters to prevent sticking.
- Decorate: Melt 10 ounces of green candy melts and 3 ounces of black candy melts separately following package directions. Use the melted candies to drizzle or create spooky patterns on the treats, and to attach royal icing eyes and black jimmies sprinkles for decoration.
- Set and Serve: Allow the decorations to fully set and harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your spooky Halloween treats!
- Storage: Store any leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Separate layers with parchment paper to protect the decorations.
Notes
- Use buttered hands or parchment paper when pressing the mixture to prevent sticking without compressing too much, to keep treats light and chewy.
- Make sure candy melts are melted carefully according to package instructions to avoid burning or seizing.
- To speed up setting, refrigerate treats after decorating.
- Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters for fun shaped treats.
- Store in airtight containers to keep the treats fresh and to maintain decoration integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween treats, Rice Krispie treats, spooky snacks, marshmallow cereal bars, candy melt decorations, easy Halloween recipes
