Description
Create spooky and delicious Halloween Rice Krispies Treats inspired by Frankenstein’s Monster. These fun, green-colored treats feature crispy marshmallow goodness, chocolate-dipped ends, candy eyeballs, and cute details drawn with writing gel—perfect for a festive party or a delightful Halloween snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Nonstick baking spray
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (5-1/2 cups)
- Pinch kosher salt
- Green food coloring
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decorations
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
- 20 candy eyeballs
- 20 Reese’s Minis Unwrapped
- Black writing gel
- Red writing gel (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat until fully melted.
- Add Marshmallows and Color: Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows, a pinch of kosher salt, and green food coloring. Stir continuously until the mixture is fully combined, smooth, and bright green; add more food coloring if needed.
- Mix Cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Add 5 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a piece of parchment paper or greased hands to press the mixture evenly toward the bottom of the pan. Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to set.
- Cut Treats: Turn the set mixture out onto a cutting board. Cut the rectangle lengthwise in half, then cut each half into 5 pieces crosswise, making 10 treats total.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips into a microwave-safe glass measuring cup or bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip one end of each Rice Krispies treat into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped treats on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles.
- Add Candy Decorations: Use the remaining melted chocolate to attach 20 candy eyeballs and 20 unwrapped Reese’s Minis as Frankenstein’s neck bolts on the treats.
- Draw Details: Use black writing gel to add mouths and stitches. Optionally, use red writing gel to add a bit of “blood” for an extra spooky effect.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or lightly grease your hands when pressing the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Adjust green food coloring gradually to achieve a bright, vibrant color without overpowering flavor.
- If you don’t have candy eyeballs, you can substitute with small round candies or draw eyes with writing gel.
- To melt chocolate smoothly, avoid overheating by stirring frequently and microwaving in short bursts.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan margarine and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
