Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
These festive Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins are perfect for Halloween celebrations. Quick to make and fun to decorate, they are sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pumpkins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) of marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Orange food coloring
- Green candy melts
- Black icing
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat until completely liquid.
- Add marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Color the mixture by adding orange food coloring and stirring well.
- Combine the Rice Krispies into the saucepan, mixing until all are well coated.
- Shape small portions into pumpkin shapes once the mixture cools slightly.
- Create stems by melting green candy melts and dipping the tops of the pumpkins.
- Decorate with black icing to draw fun jack-o-lantern faces.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. Lightly grease hands to prevent sticking when shaping pumpkins.