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Halloween Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

These Halloween Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats combine crispy rice cereal with melted marshmallows and pumpkin spice for a festive, chewy snack. Shaped into small pumpkins with colorful candy accents, they have a sweet, crunchy texture and a playful seasonal appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
  • 10 oz marshmallows
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice blend or ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves mixed
  • Colorful candy melts or mini chocolate chips for decorating orange for pumpkins, green for stems, black for faces

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Rubber spatula
  • Silicone molds or mini pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Grease a silicone mold or line a baking sheet with parchment paper for shaping the treats.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat until it’s just bubbling and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring slowly until completely melted and smooth. The mixture will turn glossy and aroma of toasted marshmallows will fill the air.
  4. Sprinkle in the pumpkin spice, stirring constantly to evenly distribute the warm, spicy aroma throughout the mixture.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and immediately pour in the rice cereal, folding gently with a rubber spatula until all the cereal is coated in the gooey mixture.
  6. Working quickly, spoon the mixture into the prepared molds or shape small pumpkin rounds on the parchment-lined sheet using your hands or a cookie cutter.
  7. Press gently to ensure the treats hold their shape and are compacted tightly, then let them set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  8. Melt the colored candy melts or chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave or a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  9. Dip the tops of the treats into the melted candy to create a pumpkin-like appearance, or use piping to add faces and stems. Allow the decorations to set and harden.
  10. Arrange the finished pumpkin treats on a serving platter. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Notes

For extra festivity, add tiny candy eyes or edible glitter. Use different colors for more vibrant decorations.