Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats
Transform your favorite childhood snack into the perfect fall dessert with these adorable Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats! This no-bake recipe combines the gooey sweetness of marshmallows, the crunch of Rice Krispies, and a burst of festive color from vibrant orange food coloring. Shaped into pumpkin-like balls, each treat is topped with a pretzel stick stem and a green gummy candy leaf, creating a fun, edible autumn display. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or a cozy day at home, these playful treats are quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and yield 12 delightful servings. Whether you’re crafting with kids or craving a nostalgic snack, Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats are a festive, fun way to celebrate the flavors and colors of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 drops orange food coloring
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 pieces pretzel sticks
- 12 pieces green gummy candy
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and add the orange food coloring to create a vibrant pumpkin-like hue. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Gradually stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, folding with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is safe to handle but still pliable.
Grease your hands lightly with cooking spray or butter, then scoop a handful of the mixture to form a small ball about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, creating roughly 12 balls.
Insert a pretzel stick into the top of each ball to act as the pumpkin's stem.
Cut small pieces of green gummy candy and attach them near the pretzel stick to resemble pumpkin leaves.
Allow the treats to set and cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy your delightful Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2339 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 668.9 g | 243% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 41.6 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
