Rice Krispies Jack O Lantern
Transform your Halloween festivities with these delightfully spooky Rice Krispies Jack O' Lanterns! This easy, no-bake treat combines the gooey sweetness of melted marshmallows with the irresistible crunch of Rice Krispies cereal, all tinted in a vibrant pumpkin-orange hue. Crafted into perfectly adorable mini pumpkins, each Jack O' Lantern comes to life with chocolate chip faces and a whimsical green licorice "stem." Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for fun family activities, school parties, or festive dessert tables. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly Halloween snack or a creative twist on classic Rice Krispies Treats, these sweet and spooky delights are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1 package green licorice ropes or green candy
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Once the marshmallows are melted, add the orange food coloring and stir well to combine. Adjust the amount of food coloring as needed to achieve the desired pumpkin-orange color.
Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Spray your hands lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Take small handfuls of the mixture and shape them into balls, about the size of a small orange. Flatten the bottom slightly so they sit upright.
While the mixture is still warm and pliable, press a piece of green licorice or candy into the top of each ball to create a 'stem.'
Press mini chocolate chips into each ball to create a jack o' lantern face, forming eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Alternatively, you can use frosting for more detailed designs.
Place the completed Jack O' Lanterns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to cool and set for about 15 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 582.2 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 40.6 mg | 226% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*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.
