Easy Pumpkin Krispies Treats – Halloween Edition
Celebrate the spooky season with these adorable and delicious pumpkin-shaped rice krispies treats! Perfect for Halloween parties and kids' snacks.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red & yellow food coloring or orange gel coloring
- 5 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- Mini Tootsie Rolls for stems
- Candy for decoration M&M’s, candy corn, etc.
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and let it turn light golden brown. Stir in the vanilla extract and marshmallows until completely melted.
- Add the food coloring gradually until the mixture reaches a bright orange color.
- Remove from heat, stir in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated. Let cool for a few minutes until safe to handle.
- Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray (or wet them with water). Shape the mixture into 9 round balls (like pumpkins).
- Press a Tootsie Roll into the top of each ball to form a stem. Use a tiny dab of frosting or melted candy to attach candy pieces for eyes and a mouth, creating jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Let them set, then enjoy your spooky-ooky treats!
Notes
Nutrition per treat: Calories: 180, Total Carbs: 34g, Net Carbs: 33g, Fats: 6g, Protein: 1g.
