Description
These Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains are the ultimate spooky treat—chewy, gooey marshmallow rice crispy bites shaped into horrifyingly realistic brains. Perfect for Halloween parties, these eerie creations combine nostalgic comfort food with ghoulish visual appeal, guaranteed to impress and disturb in equal measure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 85g unsalted butter (or salted butter, omit extra salt)
- 6 cups marshmallows (pink or white)
- 4 cups Rice Bubbles (Rice Krispies)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Optional: vegan marshmallows, coconut oil, beetroot powder, Cocoa Krispies
Instructions
- Prepare a bain-marie by boiling water in a pot and placing a heatproof bowl on top.
- Melt butter and marshmallows in the bowl, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in salt and drops of red food coloring to create mottled appearance.
- Pour mixture over Rice Bubbles and mix quickly until coated.
- Oil hands, shape into oval brains (3–4 inches). Use knife to create a center groove.
- Dip toothpick in red coloring and draw vein patterns over each brain. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Pro tip: Work quickly once marshmallows are melted, as mixture sets fast. Oil hands generously to avoid sticking. Uneven coloring and lumpy shapes look more realistic. Avoid refrigerating—store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. For added effect, serve on black slate with dry ice or in specimen jars for a creepy presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Halloween Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brain
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: halloween brains, rice krispie treats, spooky halloween food