Homemade Halloween Rice Krispies Treats
The rice krispie halloween treats you didn't know you needed!
There is nothing tricky about this easy slow cooker recipe for Homemade Halloween Rice Krispies Treats. Make a couple of batches of these spooky little guys as Halloween draws near, and your house will be the talk of the town.
Whether you are attending a party and are looking for some Halloween party food to bring along with you or are on the hunt for the perfect dessert to send with your kids for a school celebration, these Rice Krispies treats are sure to be a hit.
The recipe is also super fun to make, so your kids or grandkids will love being able to help out in the kitchen and decorate the desserts with their own spooky designs. Forget about pre-packaged cookies and candy this Halloween season, and try creating your own festive treats right from the comfort of your own home. Because, who knows what kind of mayhem that full moon will bring about outdoors?
Yields10
Preparation Time5 min
Slow Cooker Time HIGH15 min
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- Halloween molds
- Aluminum foil
- Orange and black food coloring
- Green and black decorating gel
- Red hots
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Instructions
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Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut butter into pats and heat in the slow cooker on HIGH until melted (a few minutes).
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Add marshmallows and stir to coat in butter. Cover, and let marshmallows melt until smooth, stirring occasionally.
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Once marshmallow lumps are gone, add food coloring (orange for pumpkins and black for bats) and mix until the color is distrbuted evenly.
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Add Rice Krispies and stir gently.
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Spray the Halloween mold and a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
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Fill mold with mixture, and use the aluminum foil to help press the mixture into the mold (minimizes stickiness).
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Lighlty spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray, and lay the molded treats on it to firm up (about 10 minutes).
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Decorate treats with decorating gel and candies once they are no longer sticky.
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Repeat steps for each respective batch. Enjoy!
Do you have any rice krispie creations of your own that you like to make? Tell us about them in the comments.
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Rnbowgrl
Jan 26, 2017
What a creative and fun idea for any occasion. And I bet if you let your imagination take over, you can probably even customize and experiment with different molds, colors and flavors...then surprize that special someone with an unexpected gift. The best part, is they're inexpensive and super easy to make and I'm sure the kids will love being able to create their own special treats.
RecipeLion Editor
Aug 19, 2014
These may be the most adorable rice krispie treats I've ever seen.
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