Description
An easy and delightful Halloween treat that evokes childhood memories of crafting gooey, pumpkin-shaped desserts with Rice Krispies and marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 package (10 oz) of miniature marshmallows (or 4 cups of mini marshmallows)
- Orange food coloring
- A pinch of salt (optional)
- Green Tootsie Rolls or gummy candies for stems
Instructions
- Melt the butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add in the marshmallows and salt, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Add food coloring: Once the marshmallows melt, mix in your orange food coloring. Start with a few drops, adding more until you reach the desired pumpkin hue.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal. Make sure to coat the cereal thoroughly to avoid any lumps.
- Shape the treats: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then butter your hands and mold the mixture into pumpkin shapes, aiming for about the size of a grapefruit.
- Add stems: Take small pieces of green Tootsie Rolls or gummy candies, shape them into stems, and place them on top of each pumpkin.
- Cool and serve: Let the pumpkins cool completely before enjoying. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
To involve kids more, consider using cookie cutouts to shape the pumpkins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween treats, Rice Krispie treats, festive desserts, easy recipes