Monster Treats
Get ready to delight kids and adults alike with these irresistibly cute and spooky Monster Treats! Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or any festive gathering, these no-bake crispy rice treats combine gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, brought to life with vibrant food coloring, candy eyes, and plenty of creative decorations. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll be shaping colorful, monster-shaped sweets that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Customize them with various colors and candy accents to create a playful assortment of "monster faces" that will wow your guests. These adorable, bite-sized treats are not only easy to make but also perfect for little helpers in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 6 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- as needed Food Coloring (green, purple, orange, etc.)
- 1 package Candy Eyes
- as needed Assorted Candy Decorations (sprinkles, candy melts, etc.)
- as needed Cooking Spray
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet or countertop with parchment paper and lightly spray your hands with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
If you're making treats in multiple colors, divide the melted marshmallow mixture into separate bowls and add your desired food coloring to each. Stir until evenly colored.
Immediately add 2 cups of crispy rice cereal to each bowl of colored marshmallow mixture (if using multiple colors) or all 6 cups if using one color. Mix well until the cereal is fully coated.
Once mixed, lightly grease your hands again and shape the mixture into small, uneven balls to resemble monster heads. Place them on the prepared parchment paper.
While the treats are still sticky, press candy eyes into the surface of each ball and decorate with sprinkles or melted candy to give your monsters unique facial features.
Let the treats cool and firm up for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Serve and enjoy these spooky, delicious Monster Treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 4858 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1192.0 g | 433% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 484.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 86.5 mg | 481% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
