Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
Easy no-bake Halloween treats made with crispy rice cereal, marshmallows, orange food coloring, and simple pumpkin stems. Perfect for kids, parties, and fall celebrations.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- Orange food coloring as needed
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 12 small Tootsie Roll pieces or short pretzel-stick pieces for stems
- Green candy melts green frosting, or green gumdrops, optional, for leaves
- Chocolate candy melts or decorating icing optional, for faces
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for shaping
Instructions
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or piece of parchment paper. Spray your hands or rub them lightly with butter.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in orange food coloring until the marshmallow mixture reaches your preferred pumpkin color.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and fold until evenly coated.
- Working while the mixture is warm, portion it into 12 pieces and gently roll each piece into a ball. Place on the prepared sheet.
- Press a Tootsie Roll piece or short pretzel stick into the top of each pumpkin as a stem.
- Add green leaves and jack-o’-lantern faces, if desired. Let the pumpkins cool completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Keep the heat low while melting marshmallows for soft, tender treats.
- Grease hands and tools to make shaping much easier.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.