Jack-o'-Lantern Rice Krispie Treats
Classic marshmallow rice cereal treats cut into rounds, dipped in orange candy coating, and finished with a simple jack-o'-lantern face — an easy, kid-friendly Halloween treat.
Equipment
- Large pot
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Round cookie cutter
- Parchment paper
- Small piping bag
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows about one standard bag
- 6 cup crisp rice cereal
- 2 cup orange candy melting wafers
- black decorating icing or melted dark chocolate for faces
- 12 small pretzel sticks or green fruit leather strips for stems
Instructions
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add the rice cereal to the pot and fold gently until every piece is evenly coated in marshmallow.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press gently into an even layer.
- Let the treats cool for about 15 minutes, until firm enough to cut, then use the round cookie cutter to cut out 12 rounds.
- Melt the orange candy wafers in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip the top of each round into the melted orange candy, letting the excess drip off, and place back on parchment to set, about 10 minutes.
- Once set, pipe or draw a simple jack-o'-lantern face using black icing or melted dark chocolate, and insert a small pretzel stick or roll of green fruit leather into the top of each treat as a stem.
Notes
Coat your hands or spatula with a little butter before pressing the mixture into the pan to keep it from sticking, and press gently rather than packing it down hard to keep the treats soft. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Calories per serving: ~315 kcal (estimated)