Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These fun and spooky Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring green colors and silly faces that delight all ages.
Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Treats
- 6 cups 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 10 oz One 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp unsalted butter
For Decorating
- 10 oz 10 oz green candy melts
- 3 oz 3 oz black candy melts
- Royal icing eyes
- Black jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Butter a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
- In a large pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Pour in the rice krispie cereal and stir with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated with marshmallows.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and press it down until the rice krispies fill the dish and the top is flat.
- Allow to set for 30 minutes.
Decoration
- Remove the cooled rice krispie treats from the dish and cut them into rectangles of various sizes.
- Place a bowl over a small pot of boiling water and add the green candy melts to it. Stir until melted. If too thick for dipping, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening.
- Dip the top of each rice krispie treat into the green candy melts and then into the black jimmies sprinkles.
- Add two royal icing eyes.
- In a small bowl, melt the black candy melts in the microwave using 10 – 15 second increments.
- Pour into a piping bag and pipe stitches onto the treats.
- Allow to set completely before packaging.
Notes
Store any leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to one week, although they are best enjoyed within the first few days. Make sure to butter the dish well to prevent sticking. If you have extra candy melts, you can create different designs or colors. Use different shapes and sizes for your treats to make them even more unique!