Description
Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic treat, combining crispy Rice Krispies cereal with gooey marshmallows, vibrant orange coloring, and dipped in white and mini chocolate chips to resemble candy corn. Perfect for Halloween or any seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 stick butter
- Orange food coloring (about 10-15 drops)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil, separated
Instructions
- Microwave marshmallows and butter: Add marshmallows and butter to a large microwavable bowl and microwave for 2 minutes until melted and smooth.
- Add color and flavor: Stir in orange food coloring and vanilla extract into the melted marshmallow mixture until well incorporated and evenly colored.
- Combine with cereal: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into a large bowl containing the Rice Krispies cereal and mix thoroughly until all cereal is coated evenly.
- Divide and shape: Split the cereal mixture into two equal portions and press each half evenly into a disposable pie pan to form thick rectangular layers.
- Set the treats: Allow the Rice Krispies treats to set at room temperature for 2 hours until firm and fully chilled.
- Cut into triangles: Remove the treats from the pans and cut each into 8 evenly sized triangle pieces, totaling 16 treats.
- Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to prevent seizing, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the tips: Dip the narrow tip of each triangle into the melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper to set for 10 minutes.
- Melt mini chocolate chips: Melt mini chocolate chips with the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip the wide end: Dip the wide base of each treat into the melted mini chocolate chips and set on parchment paper until the chocolate is firm and fully set.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the treats from drying out.
- Use a non-stick spray or butter on the pie pans to make it easier to remove the treats after setting.
- If white or mini chocolate chips are not available, substitute with candy melts or regular chocolate chips accordingly.
- To speed up setting, place treats in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes after dipping.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate to avoid burning or seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
