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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

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 pumpkin treats
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 463

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.