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Orange pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats with brown Tootsie Roll stems and green M&M leaves arranged on white background for Halloween party dessert

The Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats


  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pumpkin treats 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive and fun pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats that are ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or seasonal snacking with kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 6 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • 10 Tootsie Roll candies (stems)
  • 10 Green M&M candies (leaves)

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and prepare workspace.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add 6 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in orange gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
  5. Add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Spray hands with non-stick spray and shape mixture into 10 round pumpkin balls, slightly flattened at the bottom.
  7. Insert one Tootsie Roll in the top of each ball as a stem and press one green M&M beside it as a leaf.
  8. Allow pumpkins to set at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Always spray hands with non-stick spray before shaping to prevent sticking. Work quickly while the mixture is warm for best shaping results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pumpkin treat
  • Calories: 463
  • Sugar: 55g
  • Sodium: 145mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 81g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 16mg

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