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Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins

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A quick, no-bake Halloween treat made with simple ingredients like marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies cereal, shaped into festive pumpkins with optional chocolate details.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces (about 4 cups) standard white marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3–5 drops orange gel food coloring
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for stems and eyes)
  • Extra butter or cooking spray for greasing hands and baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly with butter or cooking spray. Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray as well.
  2. Place a large saucepan over medium-low heat and melt the 3 tablespoons of butter slowly. Do not let it brown.
  3. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir gently with a silicone spatula until completely smooth and glossy (about 2-3 minutes). Lower heat if sticking occurs.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the orange gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
  5. Immediately dump the Rice Krispies cereal into the pot and fold gently until every piece is coated (1-2 minutes).
  6. Grab about 1/4 cup of the mixture, roll it into a ball between greased palms, press one end to make it oval, and pinch the top to create a stem. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat to make 12-15 pumpkins.
  7. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Use a toothpick to add eyes and stems to the pumpkins. Let set at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Notes

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent sticky treats. Grease hands and tools thoroughly as marshmallow is very sticky. Work quickly after adding cereal as the mixture sets fast. Do not refrigerate as condensation can make them sticky. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal.

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Keywords: Halloween, Rice Krispie Treats, No-Bake, Kids Party, Easy Dessert, Pumpkin Treats, Fall Snacks

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