Description
These Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and fun no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings. Made with classic marshmallow and Rice Krispies cereal, they’re tinted orange and shaped into pumpkins with green candy stems, making them both delicious and visually delightful for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- orange gel food coloring
- green candy melts or green M&M’s (for stems)
- cooking spray or butter (for shaping)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Food Coloring: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in a few drops of orange gel food coloring until you reach the desired vibrant pumpkin shade, mixing thoroughly to distribute the color evenly.
- Fold in Cereal: Quickly fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture, stirring gently until all the cereal is well coated with the colored marshmallow blend.
- Cool and Shape: Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is safe to handle but still pliable. Coat your hands lightly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into small, pumpkin-sized balls.
- Add Stems: Press a green candy melt or green M&M into the top center of each ball to mimic a pumpkin stem, giving the treat a festive finishing touch.
- Set and Serve: Place the shaped pumpkins on a tray and let them sit until fully set and firm, then serve or store as desired.
Notes
- For extra detail, use green frosting to pipe leaves or vines on your pumpkin treats.
- Store these treats in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
