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Vibrant orange Halloween rice krispie treats topped with spooky sprinkles including candy eyeballs, ghost shapes, and bat decorations arranged on a festive Halloween-themed serving platter

Spooky Halloween Rice Krispies Treats

These spooky Halloween Rice Krispies Treats are festive, fun, and easy to make in just 30 minutes of active prep. With vibrant orange color, marshmallow gooeyness, and Halloween sprinkles, these treats are perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or a cozy family night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp orange gel food coloring
  • 1 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles ghosts, bats, candy eyeballs

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
  3. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until smooth and melted.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in orange gel food coloring until desired color is reached.
  5. Fold in Rice Krispies cereal gently until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing evenly with damp hands or parchment.
  7. Sprinkle Halloween decorations on top while still warm and press gently to adhere.
  8. Cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Optional: refrigerate 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.

Notes

Always melt marshmallows over low heat for best texture. Apply decorations while the mixture is still warm for proper adhesion. Use fresh marshmallows for smooth results.