Description
Spooky halloween krispies bring ghoulish delight to festive gatherings with marshmallow-coated rice cereal. Colorful candy decorations and playful shapes make these treats a monster hit for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 3 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 4 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows, packed
- 3 cups mini marshmallows, packed
- 4 cups mini marshmallows, packed
Butter and Salt:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- Dash salt
Food Coloring and Extras:
- Orange food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Sanitize three microwave-safe bowls and two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine butter, mini marshmallows, and salt in the first bowl. Microwave at high power for 30-second intervals until marshmallows begin to melt, stirring until completely smooth.
- Fold Rice Krispie cereal into the white marshmallow mixture. Using butter-coated hands, create two 3.5-inch circular layers in the center of each prepared cake pan.
- Melt butter, marshmallows, and salt in the second bowl. Stir until uniform, then incorporate orange food coloring. Mix in Rice Krispie cereal and carefully distribute the orange layer around the white circles.
- In the third bowl, combine butter, marshmallows, and salt. Heat until fully melted, then blend in yellow food coloring. Integrate Rice Krispie cereal and encase the orange section with this vibrant layer, pressing evenly.
- Allow treats to solidify at room temperature for 10 minutes or accelerate cooling in refrigerator or freezer. Use a plastic knife to slice into 8 pie-like segments.
- Serve immediately or preserve in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day, maintaining optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Butter Your Hands: Keep hands lightly buttered when shaping layers to prevent sticky mixture from clinging and ensure smooth, clean edges.
- Color Precision: Use gel food coloring for vibrant, concentrated colors without adding extra liquid that could change treat texture.
- Marshmallow Melting: Microwave marshmallows in short intervals to prevent burning, stirring between each burst for even melting.
- Storage Tip: Wrap individual treats in wax paper to maintain moisture and prevent them from sticking together when stored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg