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Halloween Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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Easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Homemade Food Junkie
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Description

Halloween is a time of year where spooky treats are a must-have, and these pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats are perfect for the occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and look great on any Halloween party table.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
  • Orange food coloring
  • Green candy melts
  • Black piping gel

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
  • Parchment paper
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping bag

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the marshmallows and microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely melted.
  2. Add orange food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until the color is even.
  3. Add the Rice Krispie cereal to the bowl and stir until the cereal is completely coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  4. Press the Rice Krispie mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes from the Rice Krispie mixture.
  6. Melt the green candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl according to the package instructions.
  7. Dip the top of each pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treat into the melted green candy melts and place it on a piece of parchment paper to dry.
  8. Use black piping gel to pipe on a jack-o-lantern face onto each pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treat.
  9. Let the treats cool and the candy melts set.
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter, you can use a knife to cut out pumpkin shapes freehand. Be careful when handling the melted candy melts, as they can be very hot.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of these Halloween Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (1 pumpkin-shaped treat) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 120
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 96mg
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Protein: 1g

Recipe Tips

If you want to make these treats in advance, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the candy melts start to melt or get soft, you can place the treats in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm them up again. You can also use different colors of candy melts and piping gel to make these treats for other occasions, such as Christmas or Easter. Just use different cookie cutters and decorations to match the theme. These treats are a great activity to do with kids, as they can help with cutting out the pumpkin shapes and decorating the treats.

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