Description
Sweet Halloween magic happens when classic rice krispies treats meet festive candy corn in this playful seasonal dessert. Halloween parties and fall gatherings will welcome these colorful, nostalgic squares you can’t wait to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 package (10 ounces/283 grams) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
Coloring Ingredients:
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a large pot over low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown or burn.
- Once butter is completely liquefied, add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they transform into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Immediately remove pot from heat and swiftly incorporate Rice Krispies cereal, coating every crisp morsel evenly.
- Carefully separate the marshmallow-cereal blend into two identical portions within separate mixing bowls.
- Introduce vibrant yellow food coloring into one bowl and rich orange into the other, blending thoroughly until colors are consistent.
- Generously grease a 9×13-inch pan to prevent sticking, then carefully spread the yellow mixture as the foundational layer, pressing firmly and evenly.
- Delicately layer the orange mixture atop the yellow base, smoothing the surface with gentle pressure.
- Artfully distribute candy corn across the orange layer, lightly pressing each piece to secure them.
- Allow treats to rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Slice into geometric squares and serve these whimsical Halloween-themed confections.
Notes
- Adjust the color intensity by adding food coloring gradually, ensuring a vibrant Halloween-inspired look without oversaturating the mixture.
- Use a spatula greased with cooking spray to prevent sticking when pressing layers and spreading evenly for a smooth, professional finish.
- Choose gluten-free Rice Krispies or alternative crispy rice cereals to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 51 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg