Description
Delicious and festive Rice Krispie treats decorated to resemble Frankenstein, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crisp puffed rice cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 10 ounces marshmallows (about one standard bag) or 4 cups mini marshmallows
- Green gel food coloring
- Black or dark chocolate chips
- Candy bolts, gummy eyes, or black licorice for accents
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Measure the cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a wide saucepan over low heat, then add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and add salt and green gel coloring.
- Fold in the puffed rice until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula.
- Let cool slightly and cut into rectangles.
- Pipe melted chocolate for hair and face stitches.
- Press on candy bolts or eyes while chocolate is still tacky.
- Let bars set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a buttery edge, bake the finished slab at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Avoid over-pressing the mixture into the pan to keep treats light and airy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween treats, Rice Krispie treats, dessert, kids snacks, easy recipes
