Description
Delightful and fun Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins that are perfect for Halloween. Easy to make with kids and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows (or about 4 cups of miniature marshmallows)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting (for decorating)
- Green candy melts or green icing (for stems)
Instructions
- Melt the butter over low heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the orange food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
- Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture, and stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then use your hands (lightly greased) to form small balls, about the size of a medium orange.
- Place the formed balls onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper and let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, use chocolate frosting to add faces or decorations. Then, secure the green candy melts or icing on top as the pumpkin stem.
Notes
For best results, use fresh marshmallows and lightly grease hands when forming pumpkin balls. Adjust food coloring for desired vibrancy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American