Crispy Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
These no-bake Halloween Rice Krispie Treat pumpkins are a fun, sturdy, and delicious alternative to traditional squares. With precise cooling techniques and candy corn stems, they hold their shape perfectly for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (150g) Rice Krispies Cereal
- 10 oz (1 box) large marshmallows (approx. 40 marshmallows)
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
- Gel orange food coloring
- Gel green food coloring (optional, for stems)
- Candy corn (for stems)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-low heat until liquid but not browned (2-3 minutes).
- Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in gel orange food coloring until the desired vibrant orange hue is reached.
- Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and fold gently until evenly coated (about 2 minutes).
- Grease hands with non-stick spray or butter. Take a handful of mixture (size of a large lemon) and roll into a ball.
- Press the bottom of the ball slightly to flatten and pinch the top to create a point for the stem.
- Place the shaped pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining mixture to make 12-15 pumpkins.
- While pumpkins are still warm, press a piece of candy corn into the top of each to serve as a stem.
- Let the pumpkins cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm but still chewy.
Notes
Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent the treats from becoming soggy. Ensure marshmallows are fully melted before adding cereal to avoid lumps. Work quickly once cereal is added as the mixture hardens as it cools. For gluten-free options, use certified gluten-free puffed rice cereal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Halloween, Rice Krispie Treats, No-Bake, Pumpkin, Kids Party, Fall Dessert, Candy Corn