Description
These adorable Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these festive treats will delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Orange gel food coloring
- Green M&M’s or Tootsie Rolls (for stems)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange gel food coloring until evenly blended. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and mix well until fully coated.
- Lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray, then shape the mixture into small balls to resemble pumpkins. While the treats are still warm, gently press a green M&M or a small piece of Tootsie Roll into the top center of each ball to form the pumpkin stem.
- Allow the treats to cool and set completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use a black edible marker or melted chocolate to draw jack-o’-lantern faces for a fun Halloween twist.
- Use gloves to avoid staining your hands with food coloring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
